LPN new career options

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Ive been an LPN for almost ten years and really struggle staying in nursing. Ive done everything from LTC/SNF, home care, chemical dependency/mental health, ADON in a treatment center. I have been thinking of leaving the field for a long time and reached a point where Im actively planning an exit strategy. I know there are not many jobs that will pay what I make (about 50k a year) without some additional schooling. Knowing that Ive applied for many jobs knowing I'll take a pay cut, but its like when they see my experience no one outside of the medical field will hire me...for anything! I mean I couldnt even get hired in call center part time during the holidays. I desperately want to leave nursing/healthcare all together, does anyone have any suggestions on how to make my experience attractive to a non nursing employer? Ive tried to research but all the information seems to be catered toward RNs that are looking to transition. TIA

Have you thought about maybe working from home and doing insurance stuff I know a lot of companies do higher LPNs and you wouldn't be at the bedside or perhaps you might think about teaching CNAs or CMAs.

I experienced the same thing. It seems like RNs are seen with transferable skills but we arent.

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