Nurse unable to walk without pain. Where to work?

[LearningRN]

Hi everyone,

I have a condition which doesn't allow me to walk without pain (plantar fasciitis). I have had this for years now, and I need advice. Where can I work when I have this problem? I would like to work at a hospital since I would like better health insurance and a retirement plan. I don't know what to do. I get paid very little at my current job now (QA Nurse), and I would like to be able to make more so that I can be dependent on myself. Thanks a lot for listening and for the advice.

[NC Girl BSN]

Wow! I had PF for about 5 yrs. It was the worse heel pain ever(especially in the am). I went to a podiatrist and they recommended orthotics and heel exercises. It wasn't until I lost 20 lbs that it went away. I also stop buying trendy shoes and stuck with the good heel support shoes and flats. I have been pain free for about 7 yrs now. Make sure you see a podiatrist because they have can do surgery to treat it. I would say a job as a case manager in a hospital is good or a job in nursing education. Good Luck to you.