Determining Your Next Best Job

Determining Your Next Best Job Most people change jobs several times during their working career, and nurses are no exception. On average, new nurses change jobs 4 times within their first 7 years of working. After that time it drops to 1 time every 7 years. After working as a nurse for a year or two, you begin to understand your strengths and weaknesses. You may have a strong interest in the field of diabetes, in which case you may want to work in a hospital or medical center that specializes in diabetic care.

Job Preference Factors

For someone that loves to work with children, pediatrics may be an area to consider. There are some considerations when working in the field of pediatrics however, it takes a unique blend of love of children, tolerance of parents, compassion for parents, and sometimes the most difficult part of all, being strong at all times. It can certainly tug at the heartstrings to see a child in pain, and to watch parents struggle though what is probably the most pain any parent could experience. There has to be a balance of compassion for the family, while being professional, and providing facts and medical expertise to the patient.

Related: Medical Care over the Decades There are numerous areas of specialty for a nurse. Regardless of a specialty field, or general nursing, there is a no question that your job is important, and numerous people depend on you every minute of your working shift. If there is a particular area of interest in nursing that you have a desire to pursue, you owe it to yourself and the patients needing care to explore options. Find out about Certifications in the field, you may find that your employer will pay for specialized training that would enable you to move into the field of your preference.

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Ambulatory care nursing – this is an outpatient nurse, visiting a patient in their homes Advanced practice nursing- this a nurse that has furthered their education and are able to diagnose patients, and in most states write prescriptions.

Burn nursing- working in a burn unit can be taxing, however rewarding to see a burn patient recover.

Camp nursingCardiac nursing- a cardiac nurse usually works for a cardiologist, or in a cardiac care unit of a hospital.

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Cardiac Intervention nursing- this nursing position is education and prevention.

Dental nursing- oral care is becoming a combined part of overall health care; there is a strong connection that is now recognized.

Medical case management-this position is ideal for someone that desires a more administrative position.

Community health nursingCorrectional nursing- correctional department nurses are always in demand; however erratic hours can be a consideration in this position.

Critical care nursing- critical care nursing is great for the right person, however, it demands very quick thinking and actions.

Emergency nursingEnvironmental health nursing Faith community nursing Flight nursing Forensic nursing Gastroenterology nursing Genetics nursing Geriatric nursing Health visiting Holistic nursing Home health nursing Hospice and palliative care nursing Hyperbaric nursing Immunology and allergy nursing Intravenous therapy nursing Infection control nursing Infectious disease nursing- this position involves research and study in addition to providing care.

Legal nursing Maternal-child nursing Medical-surgical nursing Military and uniformed services nursing Neonatal nursing Neurosurgical nursing Nephrology nursing Nursing informatics Nursing management Nursing research Nurse midwifery- who would not want to bring a baby into the world, this is a great job that involves continued education.

Obstetrical nursing Occupational health nursing Oncology nursing

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Orthopedic nursing nursing Pediatric nursing Perianesthesia nursing Perioperative nursing Private duty nursing Public health nursing Pulmonary nursing Quality improvement Radiology nursing- this position involves working with primarily cancer patients that are undergoing chemotherapy. You would provide support and education as well as care to the patient.

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Rehabilitation nursing Research nursing Renal nursing School nursing Space nursing Sub-acute nursing Substance abuse nursing Surgical nursing- surgical nursing has less interaction with patients and more interaction with physicians.

Telenursing Telephone triage nursing Transplantation nursing Travel nursing- a travel nurse essentially goes where there is a need for nurses.

Urology nursing Utilization management Wound care

When considering a specialty field, it may be possible to visit the area of interest, spending some time may clarify if the desire is there to work in that field. Speaking with nurses that already work in the area can help you to understand the pros and cons prior to making a commitment. Spending some time researching prior to making a move will benefit you in the long run every time.

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