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Address the anxiety disorder (treatment) as that will negatively affect any job you wish to have. That is all I have. Having limitations like that, well, limit you too much.
Address the anxiety disorder (treatment) as that will negatively affect any job you wish to have. That is all I have. Having limitations like that, well, limit you too much.
What is your specialty or preferred population to work with? You can look for work with a variety of non-profit or state agencies. Every state has services geared at: Elderly. Disabled. Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Visually impaired. Autistic. Drug/alcohol dependencies. Veterans. and tons more. The money isn't great in either public service OR non-profit, but there is a steady, reliable paycheck, most offer at least some benefits (some states have great benefits) and it's incredibly rewarding work.
I absolutely agree that addressing the anxiety if #1. But even with that in mind, I am failing to see why the anxiety would stop you from doing nursing (if that's what you want) when it didn't stop you from being a home health aid and getting the BA/BS (whichever it was). And your not sure about LCSW but didn't say the anxiety would stop you, just that you aren't sure, so again, I fail to see what it is about nursing or other professions that stops you (you need to be competent in whatever you do, address the anxiety).
That said, all careers will have negatives. Nursing hrs are all over the place too and can be terrible. Many nurses look to cease clinical work because of that. So if the primary factor is teh hrs you work/when you work them I don't think nursing would work out either. If I were in your place and loved my career, I would stick with it but look towards otehr areas in the field that are also satisfying. Perhaps after more experience and gettign to know some people you can move into administration? Or something like that.
If you do address your issues and get them under control, I'd suggest becoming a Physical Therapy Assistant, the pay is good, it's a positive job of helping people recover and might suit you. With your BS and work history as home health aid it could be a good fit. Go to a local CC that offers the course and talk with some one in the PTA program. It's a real hands on job that you might enjoy. All the PTA's I've talked with LOVE their jobs and have been at it for years.
Maybe save some scratch if you can and consider starting your own home health care business. There will always be a need, and the demand will only grow as the boomers age. That's money in the bank
I did that kind of work when I was attending nursing school. Very rewarding, and it can pay more if you work independently. Certainly will never make you rich though.
I absolutely agree that addressing the anxiety if #1. But even with that in mind, I am failing to see why the anxiety would stop you from doing nursing (if that's what you want) when it didn't stop you from being a home health aid and getting the BA/BS (whichever it was). And your not sure about LCSW but didn't say the anxiety would stop you, just that you aren't sure, so again, I fail to see what it is about nursing or other professions that stops you (you need to be competent in whatever you do, address the anxiety).
That said, all careers will have negatives. Nursing hrs are all over the place too and can be terrible. Many nurses look to cease clinical work because of that. So if the primary factor is teh hrs you work/when you work them I don't think nursing would work out either. If I were in your place and loved my career, I would stick with it but look towards otehr areas in the field that are also satisfying. Perhaps after more experience and gettign to know some people you can move into administration? Or something like that.
Best of luck.
With my anxiety,I get flustered and cannot think straight, I worry I will really, really, hurt someone making a mistake if it-the anxiety- kicked in.
I absolutely agree that addressing the anxiety if #1. But even with that in mind, I am failing to see why the anxiety would stop you from doing nursing (if that's what you want) when it didn't stop you from being a home health aid and getting the BA/BS (whichever it was). And your not sure about LCSW but didn't say the anxiety would stop you, just that you aren't sure, so again, I fail to see what it is about nursing or other professions that stops you (you need to be competent in whatever you do, address the anxiety).
That said, all careers will have negatives. Nursing hrs are all over the place too and can be terrible. Many nurses look to cease clinical work because of that. So if the primary factor is teh hrs you work/when you work them I don't think nursing would work out either. If I were in your place and loved my career, I would stick with it but look towards otehr areas in the field that are also satisfying. Perhaps after more experience and gettign to know some people you can move into administration? Or something like that.
Best of luck.
I like patient education, the LCSW would require another two years of school, I would love working with elders, though as an LCSW.
What is your specialty or preferred population to work with? You can look for work with a variety of non-profit or state agencies. Every state has services geared at: Elderly. Disabled. Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Visually impaired. Autistic. Drug/alcohol dependencies. Veterans. and tons more. The money isn't great in either public service OR non-profit, but there is a steady, reliable paycheck, most offer at least some benefits (some states have great benefits) and it's incredibly rewarding work.
Love working with the differently-abled and elders.
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