worked in geriatrics for a long time and would like to change and further my career
124410
Don't do it. You'll get sued by some "grieving" family member even if the State clears you. Sooner or later it will happen.
195550
Be a registered nurse, its rewarding and nowadays highly specialized.  An ER, OR or an ICU nurse pays off well, overtime pay is notoriously high (be ready for holiday work though). Other specializations like geriatic or bariatic nursing care are also newer fields in patient care. I heard from a nursing school director that trauma nurses are kinda outflanked by paramedics and associate doctors. Technology based specializations in medicine is easily outpaced by progress and new inventions.  Good luck!
577254
Don't jeopardize a lifelong career over this. It would be wonderful I know, but you can't afford to take that chance. You've worked too long, and too hard to risk it. Later, something might change, but  for now, NO!
653001
Call your local community college or adult education system.  Most of your CNA classes are offered through one of those, and one of your requirements for completeing the class is so many hours in a clinical setting (nursing home).  Most of the schools have an agreement with the popular nursing homes in your area for their students to study there.  Then once you are in the door for your school training, you open the possibility of proving yourself and being offered a position.
158389
You're never too old to retrain. Go out and find something you enjoy doing. If your job is getting you down then quit.
158906
Find what you like to do, then research where they will let you do it.  You can find any job in the govt.  Local and State is easier to get into then Federal.  Use them as stepping stones.  Try something for 3 years then decide if you can see yourself staying until retirement.  If not, find a different job.  Retirement usually transfers from one state job to the other.
485618
The best way to get out of this hell, is to start with small numerical and then keep going  in all directions. The baby steps you would take would ultimately lead you to a great goal. Regarding the depression part, its very expected that you would be having such problem due to your illustrious career in the past, but you dont need to think about the past and others too. I know its easier said than done, but your consistent and committed efforts will surely bear fruits.
265242
What is it you really want to do? lol\n\nSounds like you miss your old career
414983
I think your degree will be perfect for that job.  You'll have experience in both areas (the people and the planning).  I am not sure what degree is required, if any.  But, I do know that in the inpatient physical therapy section at the hospital I worked at, there was an activities director...I thnk she did not have a degree, but a lof of experience.  I am sure you would make more money with a degree.
286361
I would say that while you have enjoyed your current company and role, and learned a lot. You feel you will learn even more by changing organizations and seeing how things work in a different environment. You are looking for a company with a different pace, with more energy....etc.  \n\nTalk about your career aspirations and how the prospective company fits into your dreams, goals and plans.
321883
med assist is just a skivvy, go nurse, they can train you if you need to convert to adult nursing. the RAF rocks, go do it! chat to your local CIO (careers information office) and get all the info
319765
you need to get a degree in a job field that is still going to be around for another 50 years. Anything in computers or the health care field is an excellent choice. there is going to be a tremendous need for nurses as the baby boomer generation gets into their golden years, which is rapidly approaching. better yet, try to get into the pharmaceutical business with a degree in business or you can develop the drugs and get a degree in pharmaceutical chemistry, there's a ton of money in that field and medications will always be in need.
634506
Sorry that I cant help, but make sure that you keep most of the spare time for yourself.\nIt would be so easy to slip back into full time work, having earned a deserved retirement.
217201
You could go on for a M.A., M.S., Ph.D., J.D., Ed.D., M.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., and all sorts of other M's and D's.\n\nYou might try IOSCAR; it's free.  It asks you questions and suggests occupations based on your interests, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  It also has a lot of information on opportunities in different occupations.
326783
Go to the hospital he practiced at. You should of got them before he retired. You can also find his number in the directory and call him. I live in a smaller town so I am sure it is more difficult for you but around where I live that is fesable to do....so get ahold of a hospital he worked at. They will steer you in the right direction. Good luck!
496444
Unless the hospitals are in a shared network it would just be a matter of applying for a new job.  In which case you could do it at any time.
322747
sometimes situations cause us to rethink our career choices.\nif someone died while you worked there then i would take some much needed time away from this job until you can rethink it all over. if you love the medical field you will return. just because you got fired from one job does not mean you will get fired from another one. confidence is one of the keys in life we must maintain. don't fret over being fired...that was not the right place for you.