Low back injury

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I was an ER nurse for three years, worked as a travel nurse as well. Had a bad accident at work and bulged three discs.

I need some advice, I am looking for a low key job while I try some alternative therapies. I am also trying to avoid surgery so I do not want to go back to the ER while my injury is still fresh and my body not strong.

I live in Las Vegas, any help would be appreciated.

I was thinking working for a lawyer would be perfect.

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Specializes in PICU, Sedation/Radiology, PACU.

I'm sorry you're dealing with an injury. Chronic pain is not an easy thing to work through.

Low key jobs might be found in a doctor's office, case management, telephone triage. Working for a lawyer might be good too- and you can also look into working for the state. There are nurses employed by the department of health and human services who help follow up on cases.

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Be very careful - - if you are injured at work and they cannot find an appropriate position in-house, then you should be collecting workers' comp and/or some type of disability income. If you then work outside of your facility you may jeopardize your situation.

Consult a lawyer.

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