Nurses who left the profession - what did you do next?

[Workinprogress30]

Just that really! Considering a career change. I know jobs may not be as available at the moment, but I am still looking...

[thenightsky]

I went back to college and did a Medical Secretaries diploma (2 years full time). Much nicer job as 9 to 5, but worse pay and same level of stress.

[FallingIguanas]

Nurse advisor for ambulance service or 111.

Pharmaceutical companies.

Trainer for medical devices.

Working in Occ Health.

Teaching.

[Workinprogress30]

Thank you for your suggestions.
Does anyone know what would happen to my registration if I took a job for a year as a band 4? (It’s a training opportunity). I have phoned the NMC but she really didn’t sound like she understood me/knew what she was talking about

[FallingIguanas]

Nothing, so long as you meet the criteria when you are due/plan to revalidate.

[Workinprogress30]

Thank you