What else can I do with my BSN

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I'm having a hard time finding a good job in Nursing and I've just been frustrated with the field in general. Im heavily considering just leaving the it behind entirely. I've had no enforcements or any sort of issue with my license. I'm considering just going back to school for Computer Science. But what else is my bachelors good for?

On 9/16/2019 at 8:26 PM, Catalin said:

I'm having a hard time finding a good job in Nursing and I've just been frustrated with the field in general. Im heavily considering just leaving the it behind entirely. I've had no enforcements or any sort of issue with my license. I'm considering just going back to school for Computer Science. But what else is my bachelors good for?

Just google it and you will get a list of options. Those classes might be worthless for some stuff but they can be put to good use for others!

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Specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Can also look into teaching for LVN schools. My coworker (with no BSN) did that and it was good side money, I'd say more so than CNA teaching. Also look into clinical teaching for ADN programs. Great pay, but unfortunately, it's more of a 2nd job in terms of minimal hours unless you land a full time faculty job (which would probably require an MSN). Can also look into case management and home health. My coworker loves home health because there's always potential to make more money, simply pick up more patients. You also kind of do it on your own time/self schedule to some extent. There's also hospice if you have the mind to get into that. Look into outpatient clinics. I have a few friends that work in GI outpatient clinics. Money is not as good as the hospital, but it's easy money. Dialysis works as well. There is always a need for dialysis nurses.


If you love teaching, why not go back to school for your MSN instead of going for some random BA/BS? It would be perfect transition and the pay I would assume would be pretty well for ADN or even BSN schools.

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On ‎9‎/‎20‎/‎2019 at 2:35 PM, barcode120x said:

Can also look into teaching for LVN schools. My coworker (with no BSN) did that and it was good side money, I'd say more so than CNA teaching. Also look into clinical teaching for ADN programs. Great pay, but unfortunately, it's more of a 2nd job in terms of minimal hours unless you land a full time faculty job (which would probably require an MSN). Can also look into case management and home health. My coworker loves home health because there's always potential to make more money, simply pick up more patients. You also kind of do it on your own time/self schedule to some extent. There's also hospice if you have the mind to get into that. Look into outpatient clinics. I have a few friends that work in GI outpatient clinics. Money is not as good as the hospital, but it's easy money. Dialysis works as well. There is always a need for dialysis nurses.


If you love teaching, why not go back to school for your MSN instead of going for some random BA/BS? It would be perfect transition and the pay I would assume would be pretty well for ADN or even BSN schools.

I don't know where you live but pay to teach in Missouri isn't good, I would look elsewhere. For a whole summer of teaching a coworker of mine was paid what one of our regular paychecks is (for 2 weeks)- and she did it for 2.5 months.

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Specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
40 minutes ago, tammymize said:

I don't know where you live but pay to teach in Missouri isn't good, I would look elsewhere. For a whole summer of teaching a coworker of mine was paid what one of our regular paychecks is (for 2 weeks)- and she did it for 2.5 months.

Southern California :x

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Specializes in Pediatric, Med Surg Oncology.

There are so many things you can do with your BSN. I did only 2yrs at the bedside and now I’m a Community Based Care Manager and I LOVE it. Great great pay (triple my bedside pay), plus WAH opportunity with autonomy at its best. If you are interested, apply to an insurance company, they’re hiring.

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Specializes in Operating Room, PACU.
On 9/16/2019 at 6:26 PM, Catalin said:

I'm having a hard time finding a good job in Nursing and I've just been frustrated with the field in general. Im heavily considering just leaving the it behind entirely. I've had no enforcements or any sort of issue with my license. I'm considering just going back to school for Computer Science. But what else is my bachelors good for?

Omg!!!! I’m in the same boat!!!! I don’t have my BSN just ADN and have been a nurse since 2013. I work at a surgery center and never want to work Med/SURG again. I was debating even getting my BSN, I have no desire to be in management.
I love computers, and was debating the same thing....I thought I was alone

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Specializes in Psych/Med Surg/Teaching.
6 hours ago, Martinezrn84 said:

Omg!!!! I’m in the same boat!!!! I don’t have my BSN just ADN and have been a nurse since 2013. I work at a surgery center and never want to work Med/SURG again. I was debating even getting my BSN, I have no desire to be in management.
I love computers, and was debating the same thing....I thought I was alone

All my friends and anyone I meet in a tech field (CS/IT) seem to have it good. Higher pay than RN's, less stress, always able to take breaks (and they take longer breaks during their 8hr shifts), frequent bonuses, good hours, work from home, and unbeatable benefits. None of them do anything work related when they're off the clock. I like nursing but we're treated as if we're disposable no matter where we go. I believe I chose the wrong field.

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Specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
22 hours ago, Catalin said:

All my friends and anyone I meet in a tech field (CS/IT) seem to have it good. Higher pay than RN's, less stress, always able to take breaks (and they take longer breaks during their 8hr shifts), frequent bonuses, good hours, work from home, and unbeatable benefits. None of them do anything work related when they're off the clock. I like nursing but we're treated as if we're disposable no matter where we go. I believe I chose the wrong field.

That's assuming you get hired in the same/similar position and company as your friends (though, working from home sounds nice, but I don't think I could have a social life if I worked at home). Same can be said with RN jobs. Honestly, it boils down to the company you are working for and the team you are with. You may just have had a stroke of bad luck in terms of working as a team of RN's and the company. This issue can be with any job field.

Then again, if you went into nursing looking for great pay, plenty of breaks, great benefits, then maybe nursing wasn't for you. But from what your thoughts are, maybe you should just stop now. I mean your mind is already on the fence about it, no sense in burning yourself out trying to continue a job you don't like. Just keep in mind that there are lots of great advice in this thread and many of us RN's would like you to keep your job and explore the RN world which is just vast. Best part about nursing, you can easily come back.

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