What can I do with a CDL class A and BS in nursing?

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So I have my RN license. Is there any job in nursing that would require both CDL A drivers license and perhaps a bachelors in nursing degree?

I was thinking those huge mobile blood bank buses or something or a mobile clinic that has MD and RN to diagnose basic ailments.

I keep renewing my CDL physical card every 2 years otherwise they will automatically downgrade me. It is a new policy. I don't intend to ever drive again anyway, but before I let it go is there any job out there that requires both?

Any ideas?

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Are you talking about nursing jobs that require you to have a drivers licence?

Home health agencies usually require their nurses and CNAs to have a valid drivers licence.

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I've worked in residential treatment facilities (psych) for children and teens that had a bus to take the kids to activities and events in the community (like, on the weekends), and staff had to have a CDL in order to drive the bus. That's the only example I've seen in my career of a CDL being useful in a nursing position.

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Are you talking about nursing jobs that require you to have a drivers licence?

Home health agencies usually require their nurses and CNAs to have a valid drivers licence.

A CDL is a commercial driver's license, that allows you to drive buses/trucks.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Hmm - what an interesting skill set. I don't know of any nursing jobs that require CDL, but I know a couple of nurses who have CDL-A for their second job.... short haul truck driving part time - LOL. Apparently, it pays a lot more than other options & it's great because of the complete change of pace from the 'people intensive' regular job.

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I think I am going to just keep renewing the physical card every 2 years just in memory and the love of having the license. Who knows it may come in handy some random day, and I will be excited to use it.

$75 to renew every 2 years is not all that bad.

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It is really nice to know that I'm not the only one!!

 

unfortunately I haven't seen any jobs yet 🥲

 

cheers from New Mexico.

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