I want out of pt care!!

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hey guys!! So Ive been doing patient care for the past two years, from ER to outpatient chemo to PICU, and I haven't liked anything. Im feeling too burnt out and my mind keeps wandering to going back to school for elementary education. BUT I always was thinking maybe I really do like nursing, just burnt out on patient care. I know pharm and insurance companies and other haelthcare companies hire nurses for other things. If I could get some pointers or advice or anything I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!

Kristin

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bump!! any help guys??

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I was the same way! 2 years of ltc, Med/surg... i t was not for me. I took a pay cut to go to community health but wouldn't change it for the world. No holidays, nocs, or weekends:) day shift to be home with my kids in the evening. I'm also almost finished with my MSN in education. So there are other avenues...

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Do you just not want to have ANY patient contact?? Or is it the demands of shift work? caring for highly dependent patients? interaction with families? physical workload? If you can figure out what it is that you don't want - it may be easier to figure out the direction you need to go.

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Have you thought about Case Management? You need 2 years of experience and 2000 hours of work experience (which you probably have) before getting certified. There are courses available on-line to prepare you for the certification exam. I heard about it when I went for an interview. I believe there is not any bedside care involved in CM but take a look....

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WellPoint, Inc (health insurance company) hires RNs for case management. Or at least they used to. Good luck!

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