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NursingLink's 10 Most Exciting Jobs in Nursing
Pam Strayer, NursingLink
October 10, 2008
A cool job…what’s that? The best answer is that it’s a job that lets you do things you love – at work – and get paid well for it. You could also add great growth potential as a criteria, too.
Today nursing’s outer limits are expanding hugely, with all kinds of creative, exciting possibilities. From mind-body medicine to leading the hospital geeks into brave new frontiers, here are Dream Jobs: NursingLink’s picks for the top ten coolest nursing careers.
“These jobs are based on trends and where the best opportunities are, now and in the future,” says Donna Cardillo, a widely respected nurse career expert who speaks at industry conferences and the author of several popular nursing career books. (Cardillo is a featured expert on NursingLink.)
#1: Going Into the Flow: Holistic Nursing
#2: A Digital Dose: Nursing Informatics
#3: Criminal Realm: Forensic Nursing
#4: Measuring Quality: Outcomes Management
#5: Health Pays: Fitness Nursing
#6: On Your Own: Entrepreneur and Consultant (Self Employed)
#7: Botox and Beyond Medical Esthetics Nurse
#8: Beyond Chaplains: Faith-Based Nursing
#10: Managing and More: Assisted Living and Long Term Care
jevonnehrn
2 months ago
2 comments
I have been working as a LPN on and off since 1990 and have experience in long-term care, hospice,home health care,psych. I currently work with women with substance abuse and children and debating on going back for my RN since I made more than some new RN's. I just need some advice on should continue my education.
Ms_Stephanie
2 months ago
2 comments
i am 24 single, no children and I am looking into a nursing education to attain my RN degree. what portion could be best done online and what different kinds of fields are the most interesting to look into?
zippy
2 months ago
2 comments
i am a registered nurse and searching for a job
judithbland
3 months ago
22 comments
HeLLO/ i have been a medical assistant for abgout 14 yrs. i have experience in pedi,internalmeds.,family practice,urology. I want to get back into nursing because i love taking care of patients. I read one of the nurse's comment she said she was 59 yrs. old and is still working and loves it. I would like to thank you leegipn2n,you gave an incentive to go back and
further my education,you see i am 59 yrs. old and very energetic.
A43534
4 months ago
2 comments
Hello/ I have been a Patient Care Tech for 10 years now It's time to move on education wise I am interested in becoming an CMA or A LPN. Somewhat concerned about studying and need lots and lots of tutor-ting..
cliffer
7 months ago
2 comments
Goog morning / evening I'm larose .J wilcliff I'm a nurse so I need a job and I'm sure you can help me, please. God bless you.
Thank you.
Terrillm
7 months ago
4 comments
I am very interested.
MaWhite
8 months ago
4 comments
I AM AN LPN OF 15+YRS. i am thinking about travel nursing . does anyone have info. for lpn
leeglpn2rn
8 months ago
4 comments
As a single parent with a 4 year old and no skills (I was a high school drop out), I went to LPN school in New Jersey full time and in 1986 passed my boards. Since then I have been employed in peds, geriatrics, home healthcare, dermatology, med-surg, and correctional nursing . I currently work in surgery which I really enjoy. Whether you are an LPN or RN, there is certainly a multitude of opportunities available. Five years ago I got the urge to go back to school for my RN. I will be graduating in 2 months and plan on taking my boards in January. It is never too late. I am almost 59 years old and one of my nursing instructors is in her 60's and 2 years ago she got her masters degree.
naughtynurse
8 months ago
4 comments
In response to boogle760 LPN I make 52,000 yearly. The RN's come to me for advice and support.
rburton116
8 months ago
2 comments
Nurseejones a great alternative to working in a nursing home is homecare. Call up some agencys such as Bayada. There are great benefits to homecare such as 1-to-1 patient care, opportunity to get a lot of experience such as adults & peds, trach & vent and not just passing meds. Additionally, you can practically make your own schedule and you get free continuing education credits/contact hours. Plus you'll get to keep your husband.
nurseejones
8 months ago
10 comments
I just started my first job as an LPN in a nursing home and Hate it! I would love to do School nursing but in NC you have to be an RN. I was thinking about doing prison nursing but the Hubbie is concerned???????????????? someone please advise on "other" areas of nursing I can explore, as a New Grad!
2010RN
8 months ago
2 comments
I am currently a dialysis technician and a full time nursing student graduating in 2010 with BSN. I am really hoping to jump right into the ICU after graduation. I am not sure as to my chances in being employed in the ICU because of my lacking of nursing experience, but I also want to become a CRNA.
jonnyboy_715
9 months ago
6 comments
Nursing a a field of opportunity. For as many different kinds of people are out there this is a nursing job that might suit them. Possibilities are nearly endless and education is the key to an open door.
I personally work night shift in an adult ICU as a BNS educated RN. I am humbled as I look to apply to a CRNA school in the very near future while many of my co-workers 10 years my senior are trying to balance family, work AND finishing their BSN.
Wiping butts isn't the most fun but there's a lot more to nursing that just that.
nurse2bex5
9 months ago
32 comments
I am a CNA and I worked in FL at a Jail. I really loved it. For me I did not have the back breaking lifting that you have to do anywhere else. I also got to learn so much more out of the norm for me. I would love to get back into this field again.