Other options other than Bedside Nursing

[RickRank]

Basically, I just feel like I'm not cut out for providing bedside care.. you know, the usual things that a nurse does in the hospital. I would have a change in career, but at this point in time now, I can't really afford to go back to school.

Is there any other way for an RN to be able to utilize her/his license in other ways other than being in a hospital or nursing home? I've heard of some RNs being able to work for pharmaceutical or license companies, or being able to work for clinics and the such, with something like an office like setting. If possible, I'd like to ask for some information from anyone who experienced in these kinds of things about how you got your start and such.

Thanks for any help if any comes at all :nuke:

[caliotter3]

Locally there are about three or four job listings for utilization review/quality assurance jobs. The ads indicated that they required a certain level of experience and I could see where you would need to know what you are doing to look over med records and do what is required. I was told that one such job was for the Emergency Dept. and they wanted a nurse who knew their way around an ER. Makes sense to me. Same goes for Telephone Advice nurse. I had a friend who got such a job as an LVN with no experience. She was just plain lucky to have talked her way into the job and learned on the job. You could go to home health agencies and do quality assurance and other office duties if they train you on the paperwork. Saw a couple of ads for that type of job. I'm sure there are other opportunities but you pretty much need to keep your eyes peeled to find them, because I guarantee you that many others are looking for the same thing.

[Cyn2school]

Diabetes educator is pretty cool too. They work for Diabetes med manufacturers and testing meter companies.

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

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