Is it possible to be in 2 medical fields at the same time?

**NICU Guy, BSN, RN** · Jan 26, 2021

I guess it is possible, but very unlikely at the same hospital if one job is full-time. The other department would be paying you overtime. You can work at two different hospitals.

When I worked EMS, I had two co-workers that had other healthcare careers. One was an ER nurse and a Paramedic and the other was a Physical therapist and a Paramedic.

Jacqueline Amber · Jan 26, 2021

Oh OK, is it possible to be at the same place if both are not full time?

chare · Jan 26, 2021

49 minutes ago, Jacqueline Amber said:

Oh OK, is it possible to be at the same place if both are not full time?

If you are referring to holding two part time positions in the same facility, I think it highly unlikely. And if you were to find a facility that allowed this, I think it would be more difficult than you think as each unit is going to expect you to meet their scheduling requirements (weekends, holidays, etc.) and be available based on their needs.

Working full time at one facility and per diem at another will most likely be the best option.

Best wishes.

Hannahbanana, BSN, MSN · Feb 21, 2021

One difficulty that people with dual certifications have is that they will always be held to the standards of practice of their highest licensure, no matter what job they are working at the moment. For example, imagine someone who was an LPN who went on and became an RN and was unable to find a job as an RN but could find one as an LPN. However, regardless of that, she will be held to full RN standards for assessment, care, and prescribing nursing plan of care -- without the pay. She couldn't say, "Oh, I wasn't responsible for that, only RNs can do that at this facility, and I was working as an LPN."

This is the case no matter where you work the two different jobs, same or different institution.

Why not consider applying to be part of an IV team? Your phlebotomy skills would be helpful there.