Want to get out of nursing, What can an ex-RMN do?

Silverdragon102, BSN · Mar 22, 2009

Been in this type of dilemma a few times and always stuck for ideas. A lot will depend on what sort of things take your interest. I did look at IT and going back to college but ended up moving to Canada. Now going through a few problems with my transcripts so again wondering if worth it and what else could I do. I have nursed for just over 21 years so not sure what else I can do but will more than likely sort my transcripts out and look for a part time nursing job leaving me time to look at other options.

allnurses Guide · Mar 23, 2009

What about looking at being a medical rep for a drug or equipment company. My sister did it for a few years when she took some time out from nursing and loved it

Squatront · Mar 23, 2009

Sharrie

I count that as being a sales job I'm afraid. I've done sales before and hated it - and I wasn't any good either.

Squatront · Mar 23, 2009

Silverdragon102

I've basic IT skills but unis are churning out graduates in IT at a rate of knots and I really don't want to go back and train for years in anything - I'm approaching my fifties so time isn't on my side. A certain level of retraining is acceptable, of course, but short and sweet or on the job is what I want.

Emigration I'd love, but my wife wouldn't so that's out. I do accept that whatever I do I might have to agency or bank work as well.

allnurses Guide · Mar 23, 2009

Sharrie
I count that as being a sales job I'm afraid. I've done sales before and hated it - and I wasn't any good either.

My sister worked as an educator for one of the pharmaceutical companies, so she wasn't selling but providing back up and support for trusts that already used the products.

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allnurses Guide · Mar 23, 2009

Having worked as a clinical educator at a device company, I can assure you that it's not the same as a sales rep. I even hated being called a "rep", because I wasn't. But trust me, I don't have the temperament for sales and I am not into BS. I was great at being a clin ed though! It's worth looking into, in any case.

scared'o'needles! · Mar 24, 2009

Have you thought about the teaching profession. I do believe that if you have a degree there are ways of entering the profession that wont take years, and you can be working as a classrooom assistant as well as training (or there was a way to do that once). Just a thought! Good luck!! As a RMN, you wil have a few advantages already for applying, knowledge and experience of data protection, equality, psycho-social and cultural issues.

Squatront · Mar 24, 2009

I actually part-finished a PGCE before I entered nursing, and I'm afraid I decided then that teaching wasn't for me.

Thanks

allnurses Guide · Mar 24, 2009

What about something like NHS direct, not bedside nursing and you get paid for the training. Bet they would love to have an RMN on board

allnurses Guide · Mar 24, 2009

Just another thought, do you have any hobbies, I have a friend who was fed up with the rat race so applied for a job as a national park ranger, he got it and now studying for a BSc in enviornmental studies whilst spending his working day walking around the UK hills checking foot paths and rights of access. Sounds like a dream job to me.

I guess what I am asking is do you want a complete change from healthcare in which case, what do you fancy, is there anything you'd really love to do.

Squatront · Mar 24, 2009

Sounds like a nice job that. To be honest I'd love to do something like that. I'll look into it - and NHS Direct.