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Thanks. I hadn't considered teaching CNA courses, but did check into an instructor position for a school that offers a LPN program. The school was being looked at closely by an accreditation agency due to their students' low scores and low pass rates on boards. I was worried about potential problematic issues like pressure from Administration to pass students who had not earned passing grades. Although I was offered the position, I turned it down. Thanks again for the suggestions. I do appreciate the help!

Hi there, Thanks. I am located in South Florida. When I called the local community college, I was told "we are thinking of running that RN refresher course in the summer", which is no good since I go to PA each May and live there for 6 months! I have decided to take the job in the doctor's office after negotiating a higher hourly rate, although it is still not on par with other RN's with a BSN here in South FL. Sometimes we have to trade off money for less stress, right? I am not even sure I ever want to return to the hospital - 3 years there on the night shift burned me out! I have done home health in the past - but with the price of gas continually going up and my car getting older I don't think that would work either. I do appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Thanks again.

Thank you!

Hi there. I am an RN licensed in FL and PA, with a BSN and AACN certification in College Health. Graduated from nursing school (ASN) in 12/98 and passed my boards in 3/99. Earned my BSN in 5/02. I worked nights (7P-7A) on a med-surg/oncology unit in a hospital from 3/99 - 5/01. Found it very stressful, some nights had 13 patients, with multiple blood transfusions going on simultaneously! Was in tears lots of mornings when I left. Knew that wasn't the place for me. Did College Health Nursing for the next 3 years, then my husband retired and we became "snow birds". I am having trouble finding work currently while in South Florida for the winter. I did Medicare Case Review for a major insurance company last year while in PA for 25 weeks. Now I have an opportunity to take a job in a doctor's office...the only thing is they are looking to hire a part-time medical assistant, not an RN, and the pay reflects that (offering $15.00 an hour). I really need a job and have been looking, to no avail! My clinical skills are rusty and to go back to hospital work I need a refresher course, but the hospitals that offer them are requiring 2 year commitments, which I cannot grant in my current life situation. What should I do? I'd appreciate your thoughts - thanks!