Non-hospital jobs for ADNs

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HEllo everyone !

I know what Im going to say may sound silly, but I dont like to work in a hospital setting when I graduate. I heard horrible stories about hospitals and how nurses are treated like mules by giving then an incredible load of work. I also heard that its not about the patient anymore, so I just feel that this kind of job will give me anxiety and depression. you may think im a lazy nurse, but I know my limitations too. So Im just asking what are other non-hospital jobs for ADNs?? and do they require experience? do I have to have some previous experience in hospitals before getting those jobs? Thank you

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HEllo everyone !

I know what Im going to say may sound silly, but I dont like to work in a hospital setting when I graduate. I heard horrible stories about hospitals and how nurses are treated like mules by giving then an incredible load of work. I also heard that its not about the patient anymore, so I just feel that this kind of job will give me anxiety and depression. you may think im a lazy nurse, but I know my limitations too. So Im just asking what are other non-hospital jobs for ADNs?? and do they require experience? do I have to have some previous experience in hospitals before getting those jobs? Thank you

This varies based on location (mainly) and a million other things. Graduate, then apply for everything and see who calls back. You should also be aware that "easy" jobs open to new graduates are likely to be very low-paying.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

You may be able to work as a school nurse. A clinic nurse. You might be able to do flu clinics. You might be able to get a position in community health. However, these will be lower paying positions than a hospital or LTC type of position and they won't have much in terms of advancement potential. Most of the desirable jobs that aren't in the hospital require 2-5 years of acute care (hospital) experience.

Best of luck to you.

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Specializes in orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes.

Most school nurses have to have BSN, but that may differ among states.

There is home health, but most want you to have some experience. I worked as a HH aide while I went to school and did supervisory visits for the aides after I got my RN. That was nice-both require a lot of driving (and getting lost!).

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Specializes in Home Health,Dialysis, MDS, School Nurse.

It really does depend on where you are at. I'm in the midwest and in my area, it doesn't matter as much as elsewhere. I knew I never wanted to work in a hospital either and I have an Associates Degree. I have worked: Nursing homes, program with developmental disabilities, Home Health, Cardiac Rehab, Dialysis, MDS Coordinator, and currently School Nurse (my state doesn't require BSN's). You'll just have to do some checking in your area.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

I would caution OP that just because you are not working in a hospital- you will still be given a LOT of work to do. Excessive workloads are the norm these days, regardless of the practice environment.

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I have an associates degree and i work as a case manager for a medicaid managed care plan in my state. LOVE the job and i work from home. Goo dluck yo you!

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Specializes in Peds,Geri-Psych,Acute Care Rehab.
Most school nurses have to have BSN, but that may differ among states.

There is home health, but most want you to have some experience. I worked as a HH aide while I went to school and did supervisory visits for the aides after I got my RN. That was nice-both require a lot of driving (and getting lost!).

Not necessarily, yes you have to have your BSN to be the certified district nurse but many schools with "nurse assist per IEP or 504" hire ADN's and LPN's to work at the school full time with the district BSN RN supervising. (At least in my state)

:)

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Specializes in Care Coordination, MDS, med-surg, Peds.
I have an associates degree and i work as a case manager for a medicaid managed care plan in my state. LOVE the job and i work from home. Goo dluck yo you!

Me too!! Me too!!!

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Specializes in Care Coordination, Care Management.

Which state?

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Specializes in public health, women's health, reproductive health.

I work as a public health nurse for my county. I love my job. We work hard, though. I had a year + experience in a not-for-profit medical clinic when I interviewed for my current phn job. We have great hours, great benefits and there is room for advancement. I'm not sure how easy it would be for a new grad to be considered, but it's not unheard of, in general.

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It's true! I started in a hospital and still currently there! It's rough, and as a new nurse I feel the work volume is way over for the safety of my patients. I've been trying to stick it out for the experience. I'm 6 months in and it's been quite awful. My team is great, but the work load/ patient load is WAY too much I am always staying over to chart and I feel like the training was minimal.

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