There are many different career paths where you can put your nursing skills to good use. Some of them still focus directly on working with patients. Others may stay in the medical field, but allow you to take a step back from your regular routine. If you’re not excited about your job anymore, you shouldn’t have to be concerned about making a change as there are lots of high-paying medical careers available<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n In this article, we’ll cover when you should consider leaving your job as a nurse. Then, we’ll share several alternative careers for registered nurses, and you can qualify for some jobs in under one year<\/strong><\/a>. If you haven’t been in the nursing field for a while, we’ll also look at\u00a0good jobs for ex-nurses.<\/p>\n [su_list icon=”icon: check-circle”]<\/p>\n In any career, the decision to make a change is a personal one. Whether it has to do with your overall happiness, money, or scheduling, everyone has their\u00a0own specific reasons for wanting to try something different. If you’re currently in a nursing job and find yourself thinking about any of the following on a regular basis, it may be time to choose a new path.<\/p>\n After choosing a different career path, you may decide to come back to nursing eventually. Or, you may choose something that is a perfect fit, and you’ll stick with it for a long time. Keep in mind that you never have to stay in a career that leaves you unhappy or unsatisfied. If you choose to stay in the healthcare industry, it’s booming with jobs like never before.<\/p>\n Your years of schooling, training, and experience don’t have to go to waste, depending on the type of career you choose as an alternative to nursing. Take stock of how you’re feeling about your current position. If any of the statements above sound like you, the careers listed in this article could end up being great options for starting something new and different.<\/p>\n There are so many non-clinical nursing jobs available if any of the previous statements apply to you. Non-clinical jobs are perfect for:<\/p>\n Even if nursing isn’t what you want to do anymore, there are multiple reasons to consider another career path in medicine. The biggest reason is growth. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a> <\/strong>projects that by 2022 one in eight Americans will have a job in the healthcare industry.<\/p>\n You don’t need to attend years of schooling or training for many of these jobs. Some of them require minimal schooling and are still extremely lucrative. The growth is due in part to the aging population, and in part to advancements in technology. Staying within the world of medicine will likely ensure you a good job, no matter what particular job path you choose.<\/p>\n Second, it’s always a good idea to think about what made you want to get into healthcare in the first place. It’s a wonderful opportunity to serve people and make a difference. Just because nursing may not be your passion anymore, there is undoubtedly another healthcare job that will fit your needs and wants.<\/p>\n You may love nursing itself, but just want a change of pace\/scenery. There are great options for career changes for nurses. The options here will not only give you more time at home but can essentially allow you to ‘be your own boss.’ They aren’t as hectic or fast-paced as working in the ER. They also may not have the same competitive salary, but if money isn’t your concern, these alternatives can offer you more flexibility in your day-to-day life.<\/p>\n If you have previous clinical experience, you may be a good candidate for telephonic case management. These positions are hired by insurance companies. They work with disability cases to ensure that both the patient and insurance company are being treated fairly. Not only do you still get to work with patients (via phone), but you can fight for their rights to ensure they are getting what they deserve from their employer and insurance agency.<\/p>\n This is a great job not only for an RN with clinical experience but for an ex-nurse with great management and organizational skills. If working with and helping people has been your favorite part of nursing, you continue to do that here through a different avenue.<\/p>\n Perhaps one of your biggest reasons for wanting to leave the ER or private practice was because you felt you didn’t get to travel enough. Becoming a traveling nurse is a perfect solution. You can choose whether to go across the country or the globe. Travel nurses are given assignments all over. The agency you work for will typically cover things like housing, travel expenses, etc.<\/p>\n Whether you’re ready to see the world and do what you love, or you’re looking to advance your career and put something interesting on a resume, becoming a traveling nurse is a unique and rewarding experience.<\/p>\n If you don’t want to give up your nursing skills or don’t want to stop taking care of people, but you need a less-hectic pace, consider making house calls. It’s not just a thing of the past. There are multiple agencies you can work with to make house calls. They deal with homebound patients that often require special care or a certain number of hours by a healthcare professional.<\/p>\n Home care nurses have become increasingly popular, due to the aging population. It should be relatively easy to find a position with a home health care agency if you have the right qualifications.<\/p>\n Although this isn’t directly a job in the ‘healthcare’ field, many childcare workers or private nannies are required to have some health experience. It could be as minimal as first aid training. But, a former nurse is even more likely to get a job like this, based on their experience. If you love working with children and take their health seriously, this could be a great change of pace.<\/p>\n Parents may even hire you to manage the healthy lifestyle and nutritional habits of their children if they struggle in that department. It’s a surefire way to change a young life and develop healthy habits in them early on.<\/p>\n [\/su_list]<\/p>\n Again, just because you might want to shift away from bedside nursing doesn’t mean your education has to go to waste. Multiple healthcare jobs can be performed with a nursing degree. You can decide whether or not you’re looking for something more intense, or more laid back. These jobs offer a variety of both options, depending on your needs.<\/p>\n Some healthcare jobs require very little training or additional schooling. The experience you gain as a nurse can be a great way to get your foot in the door for many of these careers. If you want to remain in the healthcare field, but feel you might be better suited for a different job, any of these medical-related jobs could be a good fit.<\/p>\n There are dozens of additional jobs in the medical industry that don’t necessarily require a lot of schooling or training. Your experience as a nurse can help you in just about any healthcare job, but if you want to get back into the field quickly, these types of jobs are the best way to go. From there, you may be able to work your way up to different medical positions, with additional training.<\/p>\n If you love your nursing job, but not the setting or the pace, your skills can be used elsewhere. Consider the following nursing positions that don’t require you to fall under the stressful work of a busy hospital:<\/p>\n [su_list icon=”icon: check-circle”]<\/p>\n Additional nursing careers in more specialized departments include:<\/p>\n Being an RN doesn’t automatically mean you’re confined to the ER. If you love the work, consider your different options before making a completely different switch to another job.<\/p>\n Some of the best medical jobs for older adults<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0go back into the field in a more relaxed fashion. People are working longer than ever, so even if you retire from the clinical world, it doesn’t mean you have to give up nursing altogether. If you’re still interested in the healthcare field, but want a more leisurely schedule, consider some of the following positions:<\/p>\n The healthcare industry continues to grow and thrive. It shows no signs of slowing down in the near future, so there should always be a job available in your area of interest. No matter the role you have, you can still help to improve the quality of someone’s life \u2013 or, even save it.<\/p>\n If a career in nursing isn’t for you, or you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of a busy ER, consider any of the options here. Just because clinical nursing didn’t work out the way you thought doesn’t mean that you should avoid the healthcare industry altogether. You may enjoy a rewarding career as a phlebotomist<\/strong><\/a>. Your skills could be better placed in a different position that offers you more fulfillment.<\/p>\n [\/su_list]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many people get into the nursing field because they want to make a difference. However, sometimes the careers we choose don’t always pan out the way we think they will. 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Good Reasons to Consider a Non-Clinical Nursing Position<\/h3>\n
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Why Stay in the Healthcare Industry?<\/h3>\n
Career Changes with Flexibility<\/h3>\n
Case Management via Phone<\/h4>\n
Travel Nursing<\/h4>\n
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Alternative Careers with a Nursing Degree<\/h3>\n
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Non-Nursing Jobs for Nurses<\/h3>\n
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Non-Hospital Positions for RNs<\/h3>\n
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A Wide Variety of Different Careers for Nursing Professionals<\/h4>\n