How can I use my 20 years of experience and education from a wheelchair? I have MS and am now “disabled” but, I still have so much to offer teaching, mentoring or case management. But all require “the following physical requirements….”. Any advice?
Can you provide Zoom classes for nurses who might need a refresher in your nursing area of expertise? Can you work as a legal nurse consultant? If you review cases for lawyers, you can usually do it at their office . Can you be an expert witness for the board of registered nursing. In California they will send you cases in your area of training for your to review. Don't expect this as a full time job though, but you get an interesting perspective on things nurses do. Good luck, I'm sure you've got a ton of knowledge many people would benefit from. Blessings
Telehealth is one way. Some insurance companies need nurses to also case manage. I would also look into workman's comp as sometimes they need nurses to review cases to make sure there is no fraud. You should be able to do these remotely.
Apply anyway, get yourself an interview. Sell your education and "disability" as a positive and show them what a badass educator you can be in the right environment! After the way the world changed to accommodate living and working during a quarantine, there should be NO reason you get told you cannot do something because of your MS.
See if there are any school positions where you are teaching health classes, not working as the school nurse. You may need to get a teaching certificate.
Good day my fellow nurse, I would like to say I am sorry for your circumstance for I also understand about disability in nursing. I commend you in you zeal to not be defeated and know you have so much more to offer.
There are many opportunities in remote nursing / telehealth technologies for communication, counseling, coaching, providing education, and overseeing care management for patients in both primary, university level BSN online programs, insurance companies, law and pharmacal companies.......
You stated your experience but did not state which degree you hold such as (BSN,MS,NP.DNP). The degree will play a large part of which job opportunity would be available to you. Start you search on the web and the list of employment companies that have job listings for the area you qualify for such as Incredible, Indeed, Gov jobs- if you are a veteran........
I wish you the best
How about remote work. Virtual education for those preparing for exams and motivational topics like Healthy nurse - able Carer. Dig into mental Health problems and educate. I'm so sorry about you're situation.
