Nurses in their late 40's looking for work outside a hospital and LTC.

brownbook · Sep 9, 2010

Out patient ambulatory surgery centers and GI clinics. Look on the Internet.

RNKPCE · Sep 9, 2010

I second brownbooks suggestion. The pay might not be as much but the work is physically and emotionally easier. I do both acute care med-surg and GI clinic. I plan to retire from acute care and finish my career in the GI clinic

danursern · Sep 9, 2010

I second brownbooks suggestion. The pay might not be as much but the work is physically and emotionally easier. I do both acute care med-surg and GI clinic. I plan to retire from acute care and finish my career in the GI clinic

Not to concerned about phyysical, just about the long hours and handling stressful and emotional events. Funny years ago I could deal with death, now I am getting so I cannot deal anymore. The older one gets to their own mortality the more tender that one become, but in a way thats a good thing the patient will tell you.

HtownNrsng · Sep 9, 2010

Just curious how u felt about the Home Health? We have a family owned Home Health business and we are having a hard time getting full-time RNs. As far as our business goes u pretty much get to make your own schedule if you're prepared. The pay is competitive with benefits.

KJStarling · Sep 9, 2010

Are you good with comptuers and people? Many hospitals are installing EMRS, and need seasoned nurses to help them design, research, and train hospital staff. There isn't any patient contact, but you do get to spend loads of time with other nurses and clinicians. The pay is very good if you are willing to travel.

danursern · Sep 9, 2010

Totally love Home Health and wish I could get another case!!!! Not many down here and I prefer the adult 18 and over. I am working on it though (have to leave my state to find it) and soon I may have a wonderful new case with adults. However, I am interested in other types of work potential as well.

MissSpectacular · Sep 9, 2010

There are some great options out there!

-School Nursing

-Corrections Nursing

-Public Health Nurse

-Nursing Educator (at a college, university, CNA instructor, etc.)

-MDS or other office nurse

Look into it! :nurse:

danursern · Sep 9, 2010

Totally love Home Health and wish I could get another case!!!! Not many down here and I prefer the adult 18 and over. I am working on it though (have to leave my state to find it) and soon I may have a wonderful new case with adults. However, I am interested in other types of work potential as well.

Well, it's true Home Health doesn't fair well in some areas. Another thing is the cases themselves, many are infants and children most of them on LTV's, trachs, G-tubes( no big deal for me) but does not appeal to many. I prefer adult clients simply, because I do not have to deal with a lot of interference with my work. It's highly understandable that young parents want to be involved in their child's care, but sometimes it can get really difficult for a licensed nurse. Here is an example using no name.. One night I worked 11-7a and came on duty to my clients home (a boy not yet 2 years old on a Vent,Trach and G-tube) to find him laying flat during continuous feeding. I was concerned, while trying to educate the parents I receive a lecture of my own on how much better he does in that position, and so he stayed in that position. Okay, then who's fault is it when he aspirates? I am a professional nurse liable for my actions yet render helpless because ultimately I was told by my company it's whatever the parents want????? Who will protect me? Yes, document, document and document, but you feel like your presents there is just for nothing. Why even have a licensed nurse working for you? SO nurses get easily discouraged away from home health. I have learned that I am still important to many of my clients and they do listen to me, but in saying that I have also learned to be more flexible.

Also, most home health offer no benefits in fact your the first.