What job can I get with Exercise Science and Nursing Degree

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Specializes in LTC.

Hi all,

Since I'm still at my LTC job (week 7), I want to know what else I can do so that I can either work per diem at the LTC job or Leave completely when the time is right. I have a degree in Exercise Science and Sports Studies as well as a BSN in Nursing. I was wondering, since I've been job searching what I can do that is a good combination of the two, is somewhat more enjoyable that LTC and that pays well. Any input would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Namazonian

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An old friend of mine in NY has the same two degrees and she is an ER Nurse at a level 1 trauma center. She loves her job!

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Specializes in ER, ICU.

Sports medicine?

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Specializes in LTC.

Sports medicine, like has been said.

With LTC experience, and your degrees there is also rehab nursing to look at there rehab step down units, and independent facilities that specialize in this field.

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My first degree before nursing was in Health Science. One of the internships I did before my student teaching was for Johnson & Johnson. They have many divisions with one being wellness. I thinkit was called J & J Healthcare Systems--not sure if it's still the same as it was back in 1997. They are a division that puts their wellness programs in their own companies as well as other companies--corporate health. They used RNs and also had a person that ran the fitness part of the program. They had told me they were looking to change the model and to combine and try to hire people that could do both. Sounds like you would have those credentials. It was a lot of things from running the gym, doing short work-out sessions out on the factory line to decrease injuries--the workers loved that! -- and screenings, classes, etc. The focus being prevention and wellness. Not sure if this is something that sounds interesting but figured I would put it out there.

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Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab

Research especially if you have a Masters in Exercise Science.

Ex. effects of high altitude or high altitude simulation testing

Stress testing centers for various corporations and occupations.

Hospital based fitness centers such as this one:

http://www.valleycare.com/lifestylerx/lifestylerx_about.html

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That's what I was going to suggest. Cardiac rehab. Heck get connected with a heart hospital. Or work out your own deal with park districts and such after you design a program with lots of teaching included. Try and talk with a few Cards and ask what they think and if they would support something like this with a local park district for people s/p supervised rehab eg pts need to be OK'd to participate.

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Sports medicine?

:anpom:Another vote for sports medicine!:anpom:

Good luck in whatever path you select!

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I noticed from another forum that you from NJ. I'm not sure exactly where you live in NJ but I saw this posting the other day and maybe it will interest you? It seems to fit your background.

http://yoursbhcscareer.com/us/new-jersey/staff-nurse/jobid1132450-rn-non-invasive-cardiac-lab-(tp)?apstr=%26emid%3D3640

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Sports Medicine? Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation?

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Specializes in Critical Care.

That's what my degrees are as well! I am just working as a staff nurse right now but I am looking into Public Health jobs that might include community programs for wellness, etc.

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That's what my degrees are as well! I am just working as a staff nurse right now but I am looking into Public Health jobs that might include community programs for wellness, etc.

Do those exist?

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