Leaving nursing - what now?

[Careerchangeplease]

Ive done 15 years as an NHS nurse and I cant do it anymore. Im completely burnt out. So here we go, Im starting again. But what job do I do. I'd love to work with animals but I dont know where to start. Im prepared to sell my house as I know I'll have to start from the bottom in a new career. Vetinary nurse maybe? Sorry this is all a bit garbled, mind is racing a little at the moment thinking about this big life change.

Can't help with where to start working with animals but I'm in a similar situation, 18 years NHS (corporate) and totally lost all motivation to carry on with my role, leaving soon on voluntary redundancy.

I thought about what parts of my role I enjoyed and researched training providers. I've started a course but it still seems daunting and I wonder if I will struggle to get a job after completing training but I know.if I.stay in NHS it's only going to get worse.

nurses often make good teachers, i would suggest working with mature students.
i taught the care aide program at my local college, as well as a medical terminology course and a few other short term positions.

Yes, if you can teach the BTEC unit on 'Anatomy and physiology' you will never be out of work.

Would you consider working as a nurse in industry? My Aunt worked at Rolls Royce for years. It's totally different nursing on a ward. More prevention and health screening with some first aid.

Work in a private hospital?

I went from nursing to higher education (teaching nursing!) and have never looked back (at the time, salary was equivalent to my top band 7 but NHS is now more - not that i care!)! Amazing culture and work life balance!

If that isn't for you and you like animals, how about a dog groomer?
Good luck in whatever you choose!

For working with animals I would suggest dog grooming or pet sitting and dog walking.

Thanks so much for your comment. Can you tell me more about how you got into teaching nursing please? Is it at a uni or college? Did you do a teaching qualification?

Hi! Yeah sure.
I work for a University - I have completed all teaching qualifications since getting the job and they are currently funding my masters.

I went to a couple of local 'get into higher education' open night that was facilitated by several universities- they want 'fresh blood' so to speak and current, clinical experience is highly valued.
I had some experience of teaching on mandatory training etc.and evidence of assessing/supervising students plus relevant CPD to my field.
I then applied for a job and got it! Make sure you have a CV as application process different from NHS and make sure you meet the essential criteria. Interview was questions and then me teaching some students.
Hope that helps.

Also, although at times the job is full on, there is loads of flexibility and working from home. It's weird not to be micromanaged!!

After 25 years in the NHS, I've had enough, but don't know what career going forwards, as I'm no spring chicken either! Will probably have to study towards something part time. Being in my 40s, still a long way to retirement.

Occupational health?
School nursing?
Bit random… house mistress at a private school? This often comes with a house.
What about something like 111? Might be a bit frying pan into fire, I know.