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llg, Thanks for the response. I really wish my school system provided reimbursement. We have to take 6 hours of education classes every few years, plus nursing CEU requirements...our responsibility. Not getting that BSN right out of high school is a huge regret. I'm preparing to put my kids through college next year...so they come first!:) Basically I'm trying to get some ideas of situations or specialty areas that are relatively low stress, provide good training and don't require lifting patients. I'd love to try something new...clinical or non clinical. Are you or is anyone familiar with CORE?

Wren, Thank you for all of your suggestions. Do you have anymore advice/info re: research nursing? I assumed that I didn't qualify due to my associate's degree.

Hi. I'm glad I found you guys. Here's my situation...I am currently teaching Health Occupations, MedTerm A& P in a vocational school ( high school kids). Some would say I have a great situation,but I just can't see myself doing this much longer. It's exciting when you get a few kids focused, and they choose to pursue a career in health, but many are dumped there and they're just passing time. Basically, I'm getting bored (I've been there for 4 years), and I really miss patient contact. I'm dreading going back this fall. Any suggestions what may be a good match for me? Unfortunately, I've got a bad back....I've had a cervical diskectomy already. I loved rehab, but the lifting is out of the question. I have an Associates degree with some hours toward my BSN, and some hours in vocational education. I'm not sure about a hospital ...I haven't been in acute care area for a while...I would need some refreshing and training. Help! Any suggestions are appreciated. This is driving me crazy!!!