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I think I will be leaving this career this next year - MT

Posted: Dec 28, 2013

I was an LVN/LPN for 13 years before deciding to change careers and work from home. I was really burned out on nursing and needed a change and I really wanted to be home with my daughter when she got home from school. Also, the employer I had at the time would hardly let me off work when my child was sick and she was young then. She is now 16 and is going to be driving soon. Now that she will be driving she can drive herself to and from school and I won't have to worry about finding someone to pick her up from school, etc.

I'm thinking about going back into office nursing. I miss having holidays off. I miss working M-F and having weekends off. I miss feeling satisfied with my job. Nursing is stressful, but so is this. I have to worry about lines, enough lines, QA reports, slow times, etc. I'm tired of sitting all day every day.

I guess I just needed to vent. I really enjoyed this job, but I'm reaching a point where I don't anymore. I miss leaving my work at work and not worrying about it until I'm there. I miss cheaper insurance! lol.. I could go on and on...

You should definitely do it! - sm

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If you are unhappy with your career, change it! You are in a great position where you could take some refresher courses and get back into nursing and have those great hours and a steady paycheck. I think being an MT is more stressful than being a nurse; worry about getting your lines, worry about running out of work, worry about the cost of insurance, worry about your job being sent overseas, worry about EMR taking over your job. Too many stress for such low pay! Go back into nursing! I'm envious that you even have that option!

I've been taking classes for two years so I can go into office nursing. - Best Idea Ever

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xx

Curious - SM

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What classes are you taking? Are you already a nurse? I know OP said she is. Also if not already a nurse, are you going for RN? Most LPN or LVN programs are only 11 to 12 months after you finish prerequisites & once finished, you shouldn't have to take any special classes to get a job in a doctor's office. Are you renewing your license maybe?

See message - MT to office nurse

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All college credit goes toward it. I had most of the general ed requirements for the prerequisites for the last grind of classes you need to be accepted into a nursing program.

Now its a matter of being accepted.

If I'm not accepted I am going to think about it. I accept thought contributions!!

Forgot to add. Ends with A.S. degree in nursing and R.N. - license if you pass the test. sm

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Its what is necessary to take the state RN test.

:-) Good luck to all of you transitioning.

Office Nurses - see msg

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If you are referring to LPN or LVN, they also can get jobs in nursing homes and rehab centers. They don't qualify for hospital, though. Although, a LVN did administer me meds once when I was in the hospital post-surgery.

They can administer medication and are trained to for that. - You are right about...sm

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The them not being found in the hospital setting. They use to be, but now are mostly found in long-term care facilitates such as the places you mention above; however, some states do still hire them in hospitals. A lot of doctor's offices have moved to using MOAs
(Medical office assistants). LPNs/LVNs can also be found in home healthcare.

Not alone - Nem

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I hear ya! been doing this for 30+ years. Kids are grown and I keep thinking why am I still doing this from home? I like the flexibility, but dislike the uncertainty of will there be work? Will I screw something up and violate some new law and lose my job? and yes I'm tired of sitting here, my hands are tired, my eyes are tired, I could go on and on. But there is no guarantee it will be better with a "regular" job. Sometimes just taking time off, away from the desk, away from the computer and typing will help you see clearer. But you are not alone!!! So wonderful that you have another skill to fall back on!! Go where your heart takes you.

OF COURSE things would be better with an outside job - SM

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Virtually ANY outside job would be preferable to this mudslide/abuse. Just think of all the unfairness and abuse we're subjected to on a daily basis.

I live in a major metro area & should have my pick of jobs, due to my experience. However, there is still age discrimination on the outside & we really haven't fully recovered from the recession.

If I were offered any halfway decent outside job, benefits or none, I would RUN & JUMP at it. For real!

leaving - destiny

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I left this career in October after 27years. Best decision fir my mental and physical health. Good luck!

got a call today! - outside job

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it wasn't for an interview yet, but was the "pre-interview screening" call, which is more than I usually get! Doing MT at an hourly rate at an ortho clinic. It'll be an adjustment but if they offer it (well, I have to get an interview first) I'm taking it!

Thanks everyone - MT

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One thing I don't miss is office politics and mean women, but if you have a good group of women it makes work fun, so I will be picky and make sure I know someone in the office who can give me inside info before I do this.
For those curious about office nursing and LPN versus RN... LPN here takes 12 months of college. No prerequisites needed unless it has changed. It's an intense 12 months, so don't plan anything drastic during that time.

In the town where I live almost all the office nurses are LPNs. Some doctors want RNs, but most are happy with LPNs and especially the less pay they make! LOL!

I have my license on inactive so all I have to do is pay the $60 fee and take some continuing education courses online and I will have it reinstated. I'm seriously considering it.

There are pros and cons to every job, but job security and knowing you will get a steady paycheck are two priceless things.

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