Nurses in their late 40's looking for work outside a hospital and LTC.

Hi All:

I turned 47 in May 2010 and I do not want to work anymore jobs in a hospital and or LTC if at all possible(been there done it for 20 years.) I've tried home health, but what I want to know is there anything else out there and where can one go to find it?? What other options do we have?

Lynne
Out patient ambulatory surgery centers and GI clinics. Look on the Internet.

I second brownbooks suggestion. The pay might not be as much but the work is physically and emotionally easier. I do both acute care med-surg and GI clinic. I plan to retire from acute care and finish my career in the GI clinic

Quote from batmikI second brownbooks suggestion. The pay might not be as much but the work is physically and emotionally easier. I do both acute care med-surg and GI clinic. I plan to retire from acute care and finish my career in the GI clinic

Just curious how u felt about the Home Health? We have a family owned Home Health business and we are having a hard time getting full-time RNs. As far as our business goes u pretty much get to make your own schedule if you're prepared. The pay is competitive with benefits.

Are you good with comptuers and people? Many hospitals are installing EMRS, and need seasoned nurses to help them design, research, and train hospital staff. There isn't any patient contact, but you do get to spend loads of time with other nurses and clinicians. The pay is very good if you are willing to travel.

Totally love Home Health and wish I could get another case!!!! Not many down here and I prefer the adult 18 and over. I am working on it though (have to leave my state to find it) and soon I may have a wonderful new case with adults. However, I am interested in other types of work potential as well.

There are some great options out there! -School Nursing -Corrections Nursing -Public Health Nurse -Nursing Educator (at a college, university, CNA instructor, etc.) -MDS or other office nurse Look into it!

Quote from danursernTotally love Home Health and wish I could get another case!!!! Not many down here and I prefer the adult 18 and over. I am working on it though (have to leave my state to find it) and soon I may have a wonderful new case with adults. However, I am interested in other types of work potential as well.