Where are the jobs!! I am so mad.......

[Furoffire]

Several months ago I injured my back but am O.K. now. The hospital put me on some bogus program where they would find me alternative RN work because the Rehab Dept. I was in (only a few months) would not accomodate me because I could not lift thier required weight. I have been on several office type jobs in the hospital but no offers because I think they are trying to dump me after many years of service. No lawyer in this small town would take my case and it is franky too late and I don't care at this point and I am broke. I hope the people that are a part of this conspiracy burn in you know what. I know it is wrong and horrible but I feel like a failure to my family that is depending on me financially and for benefits and these people at the hospital are heartless and messing with my life and livelyhood. I have made my mind up to get the sam hill out of this area, I have family in a larger city that can facilate me. I am so shaken up, I put so much trust and faith in this stup-id hospital that all I have done is waste time and my savings. My benefits have been exhausted. I have come to the conclusion with nursing there are a variety of specialties, moving allowances and bonus' which I will really need. Can anyone please help direct me in that area. My nerves are shock, I have looked around the internet and nothing is really coming up. I need something easy and up in my face at this point. I want to move to the L.A. area and like said need all the $$$ nursing can offer me. I have been nursing for about 15 years mainly in med/surg (which I am not really thrilled with) and telemetry. I would like a fresh start and wondering if hospitals are willing to train an old nurse into a new department like they do new grads? I got tricked out of getting re-certification of ACLS by the hospital, they said I would not need it because they already knew months ago I would get the boot. I am so sorry to whine but I have no where to turn and confide in.

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

Where are you presently located? Is there a bigger city close by? What kind of jobs can you do? Do you need a desk job? Have you considered case management, home care, infusion care, infectious disease, infection control, quality? Those are some of the jobs that immediately come to mind. Do you have the option of returning to school for a masters degree?

[Furoffire]

I live in a very small town and am afraid to mention the area, everyone knows each others business. All the desk jobs you mentioned are good potentials but there are hardly ever no openings. I was just passed up on a desk job that I would of been great at with all my clinical knowledge, that is why I think they are getting rid of me, my back issue is too risky and expensive I think. One usually has to wait for the person to retire or a mircle happens. That is why I need to move. I often see hospitals that offer education to advance one's degree. I am motivated to do just that.

[Dixielee, BSN, RN]

As a travel nurse, I was responsible for my own BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC and TNCC. Check area hospitals to see if you can get into one. There is a local tech school here that has paramedic, EMT and nursing schools associated with it that offers the classes to anyone who can pay for them. Having your certifications in hand will improve your odds of getting a job and also you may qualify for CEU's or contact hours. Good luck. Sometimes breaking free of the past and moving on is the best action for you.