One of the great strengths of the nursing profession is the variety of career paths, specialties and work environments from which a nurse can choose. The opportunities available to nurses only continue to expand, driven by a number of trends.
Additionally, new technologies are creating new positions for nurses.
From acupuncturist nurse to wound/ostomy/continence care nurse practitioner, the new book,201 Careers in Nursing, outlines the basic job description, educational requirements and core competencies and skills needed for more than 200 different nursing roles.
Our health care system is changing and creating more opportunities for nurses to assume responsibilities and increased leadership in health care.”
“Because nurses are at the bedside, and know patients well, this emphasis on quality and safety of care creates opportunities for nurses to be at the forefront of the health care conversation,” Ea said.
Among the more unique careers included in the book are aromatherapist, cruise ship/resort nurse, veterinarian nurse, editor of a book or journal and missionary.
“We all talk about the shortage of staff nurses, but that includes a shortage of nurse faculty. We need more nurse educators to educate more nurses--this is an area with huge potential.”
Fitzpatrick mentioned that other areas experiencing growth are informatics--where nurses can combine clinical and information management skills--and the legal field, which has a need for nurse attorneys , legal nurse consultants and forensic nurses.
“Also in high demand, and among the highest paid nurses, are nurse anesthetists,” she added. “The majority of anesthesia in the United States is delivered by nurse anesthetists. Sometimes these nurses have their own practice and sometimes they work in collaborative practices with anesthesiologists. Positions as critical care nurses and nurse practitioners, depending on the type, are often financially rewarding.
original article from www.nursezone.com
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