Monday, August 24, 2009

Several Jobs For Nurses That Aren't Located In The Hospital

By Joe Smith

A profession marked by its ever-rising shortage, nursing has started to feel the shock of the rise of unemployment. About to graduate from their programs, scores of nursing students are worried and uneasy about locating their first job.

With employers hiring fewer workers and multitude of more skilled nurses contending for entry level jobs because they have been down-sized, the hunt for jobs has become another barrier for future nurses. However, this may be because nursing students are unaware of other job opportunities.

Many people think that hospitals or doctors' offices are the most logical places to find jobs. Essentially since this is where most people will be looking, your chances of finding a job plummet to find a job you'd want. You'd be shocked at the variety of businesses and corporations that must have nurses as part of their team.

Insurance Corporations. Log on to any major insurance company's webpage and you'll come across a variety of jobs calling for a nursing degree. Particularly, case management is one of these categories. A case manager considers a member's clinical needs and approves the necessary services. As an example, if a member's daughter had an eating disorder and wanted to investigate residential treatment, a case manager would be called by an admissions team from the chosen facility. The case manager is responsible for evaluating that this is the right facility and continues to observe the patient's improvement while subsequently authorizing more treatment if needed.

Medical writing. If you have a flair for writing and have a nursing degree, you can bring your expertise to a freelance writing career. Magazines are always looking for pieces written by experienced professionals and would value submissions on an assortment of topics. From a nurse's outlook on hospital infrastructure to the kindest ways to take care of newborns, insightful articles are bought up quickly when they feature any health-related subject. Articles may be paid by word or with a fee per article. Freelance writing can also help to complement a part-time income.

Pharmaceutical sales. Nurses are required in this industry to enlighten and campaign for new and existing products to fellow medical professionals. Positions at companies promoting medical devices and medications oblige nurses to travel extensively while continuously adding to the breadth of their product knowledge. Opportunities for this type of career can be found via a simple internet search of pharmaceutical companies and searching their job postings.

Government and legal arena. The government at national, state and city levels is looking for nurses. Whether to support a government-funded pre-natal care plan to coordinating with the State Department of Health, employement opportunities for nurses are abundant. Government careers allow nurses to step out and take a more educational approach and enjoy a change of pace.

Hopefully the job hunt appears a bit less dismal when considering all the new and overlooked areas employment is located. More employment opportunities can be discovered in other areas not mentioned within this article such as learning institutions, prisons and medical answering services. Don't be afraid to break away from the pack and try to think of others. Good luck searching!

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