Non-nursing job with LVN education

[Janc1986]

I graduated from LVN school in January 2012 and am waiting to schedule my NCLEX-PN. However, I dread the thought of becoming a nurse. I realized this about halfway through my nursing program and thought it was just a phase but it hasn't gone away. I feel like I'd be happier with an administrative job. What kind of job can I get in administration as an LVN?

[rena86]

The ADON at the LTC facility I used to work at was an LPN. She had been an LPN for over twenty years before getting the position.

[Fiona59]

Thank you both for your comments. I guess the biggest issue for me is that I don't have the required experience to be hired into an administrative position. Jenniferelliott, were you hired as a new grad LVN/LPN into the OR? I wouldn't mind working in the OR, but I'm pretty sure they don't hire LVNs.

I would research the hiring requirements where ever it is you live. In my province, the OR is a specialty that requires an advanced course and provides additional pay. You must have passed the national exam to qualify for the extra educational courses.

[KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN]

Chart review is another job to look into :) I see an ad from a company oftentimes asking for both RN's & LPN's.

[dodiewayne]

May I ask why you "dread the thought of becoming a nurse"? Just to input my own feelings when I graduated...or possibly before.....I wondered would I be a good nurse, would I understand everything, would I know what to do in a emergency situation, would I make a horrible mistake....I had so many reasons why I should quit and do something else. When I graduated I was so proud of myself but still in a cold fear to actually practice what I had learned, outside of class clinicals anyway. I finally got hired (after about a month of looking) into LTC working 11-7. I hated the fact that I had to work overnights but liked the fact that it gave me time to warm up to what I was doing. I actually had a awesome RN to walk with me and let me know how I was doing all the way. She gave me her input about once a week on how she felt I was doing and praised me relentlessly. She was a blessing! If I didn't know how to do something, all I had to do was ask. I was soon offered a day shift and once again was scared stiff! I hadn't actually dealt with awake people! The fear was almost debilitating. Would I know what to do all day with all the more experienced nurses surrounding me, would I know what to do when the doctors come in, what would I say to them and how to approach them....oh wow it had me in a cold sweat! You know what? I did ok! I still have great fear of talking to docs but I hope that will pass....I am now a weekend warrior, so they say lol, I work 7am -11pm sat and sun and I am off for the rest of the week (until they call me in lol).

I tell you all of this only in hope to let you know, if it is inner fear that keeps you away, tackle it and you WILL win! If it is because you are really not interested in direct patient care, look up some extra certifications that would put you somewhere other than at bedside. MDS is a quick 3 day conference and pass certification test (not sure of the specifics but it can be done)...thats an idea....I actually thought about that even now.

Anyway, thats my two-cents :) I wish you all the luck!