Other Jobs That a Nurse Can Do?

[westieluv]

So I am too young to retire, but after 24 years as a nurse, I am so tired of having to work with sick, unhappy people all day long, and especially of having to be responsible for other people's lives. I am really ready to just work at a desk job of some kind or in some field other than nursing where people are actually not sick and I don't have to worry about literally having their lives in my hands every time I go to work.

Can anyone suggest any areas of work where one can make at least 2/3 of what a nurse makes and where a nurse would have a chance at getting hired? If I were to apply, say, at a bank or a library, would they just pitch my resume', or is it at least worth a try?

Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. I currently work in outpatient dialysis after years in the hospital, LTC, and hospice and I am really tired of being responsible for every aspect of 20+ treatments a day, but I can't even imagine going back to any of those other areas of nursing except possibly hospice.

[pinkpinstripes]

@CDeCapua I was wondering what kind of work you finally ended up doing? I have a very similar situation to yours, Psych nurse x 29 years, back injury, same age I think. I am at my wits end trying to find a job that won't kill my back. Thanks for your reply!

[Forest2]

Thought I might bring this topic back since it has been a few years and some things do change.

I feel that it is hard to keep your passion doing a very tough job for 3 decades, the body wears out, the mind fizzles, too much cortisol dealing with stress takes a toll.

So what does an older nurse do if not bedside nursing? Just thought I'd pick it up again.