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Specializes in Critical Care Nursing.

Hello everyone,

I am currently working on a project to define the many different specialties and career choices one has as a Registered Nurse. I love the list of specialties found on this website but also wanted to know what other specialties or unique jobs you may have been offered or heard about because you have an RN. One example would be medical sales or in my case I was a clinical liaison for an LTACH. If you know of any jobs such as these and would be willing to share some information I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you in advance!!

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Years ago I was offered a job in laser hair removal, which in some states has to be done by an RN. I didn't take the job.

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Some years ago I supplemented my income by teaching in a small business/ computer training school (private, for-profit). My RN license WAS NOT a requirement; any person with a good healthcare background, like radiology or laboratory, could manage this class of VERY intro level.

My background was helpful to teach Medical Terminology/A&P class, Medical Office with Transcription & Coding. And Business English, Business Math and Keyboarding. My computer-ting skills were very minimal so that computer-end of the program was taught by others.

So teaching in tangential Community areas is a possibility. I also did volunteer teaching as an American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Instructor. Again, my RN WAS NOT a requirement to teach, but it did come in handy.

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On 9/11/2019 at 12:26 PM, Golden_RN said:

Years ago I was offered a job in laser hair removal, which in some states has to be done by an RN. I didn't take the job.

I am in MA and an NP I know left her FT NP job and opened a "medical aesthetic spa" and is making BANK!! She does laser hair removal, Botox, dermaplaning, etc. She hires RNs to work there, makes her own hours and is super happy wth her career path.

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Nurses I know that practice or use nursing within other functions;

Healthcare lobbyist

Healthcare ghost writer

Medical product developer

Professional speaker

Human factors and usability engineer

Lawyer

Marketer

Medical Sales

Business Development

Data analytics

Biological statistician

Researcher (bench, healthy human, animal, clinical)

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Specializes in Clinical Research, Nurse Navigation, Oncology.

I worked as a Clinical Research Associate (thinking of getting back into it) which is a person who monitors research trials at different clinical sites around the country to ensure they're following regulations. Although the RN was not required, there are quite a few RNs working in that capacity.

I currently work as an Oncology Nurse Navigator.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

OPO RN coordinator. Each one has their own name for it (donor coordinator, donation coordinator, transplant coordinator, organ procurement coordinator), but the job is essentially the same. We facilitate the organ donation process from deceased/soon to be deceased donors in the ICU I would say that it's pretty unique, as there are, by extremely liberal estimates, only about 1,500 of us in the entire country. The realistic number is 1,000 or less. It's literally so unique that almost nobody, even those that work in healthcare, even know it exists.

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Specializes in Hospice/Infusion.

I’m considering this position but I’m looking to learn more about it and what the biggest challenges are. I have experience in ER, Homecare and hospice. I like challenging positions and have done jobs with on call responsibilities most of my career so I don’t mind that. I’m wondering about the family interactions and how hard it is emotionally. I would love to take part in something that brings joy and happiness to people rather than just ushering them out as I do in hospice.

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Specializes in Critical Care.
On ‎12‎/‎3‎/‎2019 at 6:10 PM, /username said:

OPO RN coordinator. Each one has their own name for it (donor coordinator, donation coordinator, transplant coordinator, organ procurement coordinator), but the job is essentially the same. We facilitate the organ donation process from deceased/soon to be deceased donors in the ICU I would say that it's pretty unique, as there are, by extremely liberal estimates, only about 1,500 of us in the entire country. The realistic number is 1,000 or less. It's literally so unique that almost nobody, even those that work in healthcare, even know it exists.

Hi,

Good to see another OP coordinator!!

As stated above it is a very unusual career path, however, it is very rewarding!

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Specializes in Critical Care Nursing.

Thank you for the update! Are there any specific requirements to becoming a transplant coordinator (I.e. BSN/MSN certifications).

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Specializes in ICU, LTACH, Internal Medicine.

Medical personal assistant

Clinical leader (clinical role, somewhat akin to Rapid Responce but centered on particular unit) - I did it and loved it immensely

Life style coach

Mystery shopper (for pharmacies and medical devices stores) - one of my classmates does it for fun

Navigator (very interesting and fulfilling role, IMHO)

Naturopathic provider

Intrapartum/postpartum doula/coach/consultant

Provider of services for nurses. From sewing unique nursing bags to daycare for collegues working night shifts

And, of course, blogger/vlogger ?

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Specializes in Critical Care.
On 5/26/2020 at 12:42 PM, Icumurse2315 said:

Thank you for the update! Are there any specific requirements to becoming a transplant coordinator (I.e. BSN/MSN certifications).

Every OPO is different, but typically a RN and a few (2-5) years of solid critical care experience. ACLS/PALS/BLS likely required, but you don't need your CCRN. Highly encouraged though, and tangible evidence that you most likely have the knowledge to be successful at the job.

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