Career change after a layoff, where to begin? after 17 years as a dental hygienist

I want to move from dental hygienist to something with more stability. I am in Wichita, in case local advice matters. My family is supportive but nervous. Did you take a pay cut?

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.

I began with informational chats, then a short online course, then a related entry-level role. It took about 3 months.