Hi all, I'm hoping to hear from seasoned veterans (or new grads) . I graduated with a two year in nursing in 1999. Did some work in long term care and hospice but never really loved the work like I thought I would. I took a break soon after graduating , I had been doing nothing but school and work my entire life. Ten years later (yea, I know) I reinstated my nurse license and found a job in case management. I enjoyed the salary but again the work was not very fulfilling.
I originally had an interest in labor/delivery but outgrew the passion or desire for it. Since reinstating my license, I've worked in case management and psychiatric nursing (which I have a bit of interest in) but nothing I've come across has really grabbed my interest.
I don't want to just throw in the towel on nursing. I'm 40 so I could go back to school but have had some health issues (temporary) .
Lol I don't know what I want. I live in a remote area so there's limited options, but I am not even sure what I want. I enjoyed the autonomy and being able to work from home when I was in case management and hospice. I am lacking big time in clinical skills and with the competition of new grads and those with hands on experience, I feel like a fish out of water.
Possibly someone can suggest some different areas of nursing (that are not necessarily hands on) that I have overlooked. I enjoy writing, working from home or in the field, would prefer part time hours, I enjoy "consulting" type of work , and (holds breath) low pressure work.
Thanks for any replies. I am about a year shy of a BS in psychology so I could complete a dual BS in nursing.. but I really want to like my job or the career options before pursuing it. I feel kind of stuck but not sure where to proceed.
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Hi all, I'm hoping to hear from seasoned veterans (or new grads) . I graduated with a two year in nursing in 1999. Did some work in long term care and hospice but never really loved the work like I thought I would. I took a break soon after graduating , I had been doing nothing but school and work my entire life. Ten years later (yea, I know) I reinstated my nurse license and found a job in case management. I enjoyed the salary but again the work was not very fulfilling.
I originally had an interest in labor/delivery but outgrew the passion or desire for it. Since reinstating my license, I've worked in case management and psychiatric nursing (which I have a bit of interest in) but nothing I've come across has really grabbed my interest.
I don't want to just throw in the towel on nursing. I'm 40 so I could go back to school but have had some health issues (temporary) .
Lol I don't know what I want. I live in a remote area so there's limited options, but I am not even sure what I want. I enjoyed the autonomy and being able to work from home when I was in case management and hospice. I am lacking big time in clinical skills and with the competition of new grads and those with hands on experience, I feel like a fish out of water.
Possibly someone can suggest some different areas of nursing (that are not necessarily hands on) that I have overlooked. I enjoy writing, working from home or in the field, would prefer part time hours, I enjoy "consulting" type of work , and (holds breath) low pressure work.
Thanks for any replies. I am about a year shy of a BS in psychology so I could complete a dual BS in nursing.. but I really want to like my job or the career options before pursuing it. I feel kind of stuck but not sure where to proceed.