be a nurse and pursue a creative hobby professionally

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I was just wondering how feasible it is to be a nurse and also pursue a creative hobby professionally. For example be a nurse as a day job and write professionally or design clothing. This is what I want to do. Do you know of any nurses that do this?

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Specializes in geriatric, pediatrics, hospice, home car.

Yes; many nurses have day jobs and have hobbies as well. I have been an LPN in home care for many years and continue to play drums and sing in a variety band. I use my weekend evenings to play and have fun and work around my personal activities. It keeps one young at heart. It does for me!

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Specializes in Gastroenterology.

Once you have a few years experience it seems like it would be very easy to work as a per diem nurse. You could work one or two 12 hour shifts a week and leave yourself plenty of time and money to pursue your creative dreams.

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oh my god, thank you guys so much for posting this, this is exactly what I been looking for, for so very long. I want to do this as well, I would like to become a lpn but I also have creative dreams of being a film producer and things like that. I really hope it is possible.

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Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.

Just want to throw in another affirmative (though I'm not from NY :)) - you might want to check out the allnurses central forum where members talk about a huge range of topics like that. Good luck!

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