I am a registered nurse looking for a career change any ideas what i can do with my qualification (diploma)?

The field of forensic nursing is absolutely exploding right now. Many of the large ME offices in my state and others are looking to hire them. You will NEVER be bored. It is smelly at times, but infinitely intellectually stimulating, and the *clients* don't have the problems of bad personalities. Final dx (get it?)

Plumbing??? :S

would you like to re phrase that

Every thought of working with a GP as Nurse Practitioner,they are worth their weight in Gold and are usually a Bonus to local GPs.

You could go into mental health care or try being a CPN if you have the qualifications. How about working with disabled children i.e. Cerebal Palsy and Muscular Dystrophy? If you are into Maternity care what about becoming a Doolah? (Birth friend). Also community nursing. What about a school nurse?

Try a health care recruiter. They have lots of clinical and nonclinical positions available and may be helpful to you. The hiring company pays them not you, so the service is free to you. It is a permanent placement. Also, you could try an insurance company. If you like working with people an can afford school try massage therapy. I can relate I am a nurse also.....

I know this may sound weird, but I teach at a massage/bodywork school. In the short time I have been there I have had 4 RN's becoming massage therapists. Perhaps something you have not thought of.

Travel the world work for charities Or go to new Zealand have a great job and the greatest fun ever. africa needs good nurses. good luke and enjoy if you do it

you have a qualification for caring, so you could branch this qualification out in many ways, from health visitor to home help. I cant really advise you more than what i have said. Maybe consulting a career advisor will bring more career opportunities to the table.