Nobody rides the bus?! What jobs can I do that don't involve driving?

**CalicoKitty, BSN, MSN, RN** · Feb 19, 2023

You may be able to find positions as a home nurse where you are in a patient's home and care for them the entire shift. Not the same as the visiting nurses that must see many patients.

Dialysis nursing.

With your BSN, you should be able to get a hospital job, but you will need to be prepared for a transition program, although a 'new grad' program may be too late. My first nursing job was on a geriatric medical unit in the hospital. If hospitals in your area have those, you may find a position.

**CommunityRNBSN, BSN, RN** · Feb 20, 2023

Well, to be honest, this is pretty much the norm in the US outside of New York City and a very few other cities. I don't know about the Bay area specifically. But yes, driving is by far the primary method of commuting for most Americans. I wish it were otherwise-- I loved when I lived in DC and could take the bus or the Metro. But currently, my car commute is 15 minutes and it would be two hours by bus (because of multiple transfers) from my suburb into the city where I work.

kbrn2002, ADN, RN · Feb 22, 2023

When I visit any big city with a robust public transport system, New York and Chicago come to mind, I don't get why so many people drive everywhere. Between the traffic, finding parking and paying outrageous amounts of money for that parking unless for some reason the public transport didn't have stops close to my route I sure wouldn't drive.

On the other hand, I wouldn't be willing to give up my car. While some major metropolitans do have good public transport most places in this country do not. Plus the ability to just get in my car and go wherever I want to go is a freedom I am not willing to give up.

Hoosier_RN, MSN · Feb 23, 2023

Someone mentioned dialysis nursing. Unless the bus runs 24/7 (because you will have a few weeks in the year that Sundays are required to work due to holidays), many clinics require early arrival (I start 4a) and run late into the night. I wish a bus system was available where I live. But some of us are very rural, and a personal vehicle is necessary

RNperdiem, RN · Feb 23, 2023

All the hospitals in my area are supported by the local bus systems. It makes sense since hospitals employ many people in a concentrated area.

Of course, to make this work, you need to live within easy reach of a bus stop, and direct route without needing a transfer is ideal. On days where the weather is bad, having Uber/Lyft as a backup is a good option.

Kitiger, RN · Feb 28, 2023

The buses in my city do not run at night, and - while most of the city is covered during peak hours - the slower hours don't reach all potential riders.

The client that I care for is in the next town. My city bus won't get me there.