What are the nursing opportunities?

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I've been a nurse for almost 5 years at a hospital. The problem may be because I live in a small town, but I always hear about all these opportunities in nursing , yet don't see them.

As someone considering leaving the hospital setting , what are my options?

I know of home health, case management, out patient services, and a nursing home.

Are there any true "work from home" jobs? I heard the legal nursing thing was not reputable. I need a set income but I'm over the hospital.

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And I forgot to mention nursing education. Administration does not appeal to me.

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Specializes in orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes.

Infusion nursing, wound management. They kind of fall into home health, but more specialized. I am starting Informatics. lots of different paths there.

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Specializes in geriatrics.

Unless you're able to commute or relocate, your options are limited in a small town.

There's also occupational health nursing and nurses that work in policy/ quality roles.

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Specializes in SICU, trauma, neuro.

My mom sees a massage therapist who is an RN -- she uses her nursing knowlede to tailor massages to the client's needs, and to uniquely market herself. She has her own solo practice in a town of pop. 1300.

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