Curated articles on career change for nurses

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“If you're feeling stuck in your career, remember that your nursing license and clinical experience are valuable in many areas, not just in clinical care. The critical thinking skills and nursing knowledge you've cultivated could help you smoothly transition into a new career. If you're looking for a new path to follow, these are the job areas we consider to be some of the most common career changes for nurses:”

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“Luckily, there are alternative careers for nurses. Below, we’ll discuss the perfect career change opportunities for nurses, and what you can do to secure one of these positions. Despite the impact nurses have on people’s lives, they also endure a lot of stress and pressure on a daily basis.”

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“With many nurses seeking a career change, Vivian Health looks deeper into why they’re dissatisfied with their current roles and are seeking a change of pace, practice or setting. For those mulling a nursing career change, we share our top advice, including ways to stay by the bedside, shift into a related nursing job or move outside the field.”

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“The most common career change for nurses is to become therapists. Therapists are licensed mental health professionals who support individuals, couples, and families in managing mental health conditions. Using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, they help clients understand thoughts, regulate emotions, and build healthier coping skills. Therapists work in various settings, including private practices, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and community health organizations.”

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“A few schools offer super-accelerated ways for students with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing to become nurse practitioners. These programs go by a variety of titles including accelerated programs, bridge programs, or Master’s Entry Programs in Nursing (MEPN). These programs typically take just two to three years to complete on a full-time basis.”

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“The good news is that mid-career shifts can lead to new satisfaction and fulfillment with the right support. This is where a career coach steps in, guiding you through each step and helping you make the most of the change. If youre looking for a career coach for a mid-career change, contact us today for a free career strategy consultation today!”

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“COVID-19 has prompted more than a third of respondents (35%) to decide to make a career change. Somewhat surprisingly, even respondents who are very happy or somewhat happy in their current job roles are considering changing careers (89%). The leading drivers of career change are not related to COVID-19.”

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“It might be time to change careers, and a career in programming might be the ideal move for you. Before you change careers, there are some questions you should ask yourself. Have You Lost Interest in Your Job or Career? Are you feeling bored or dissatisfied and ready to try something new?”

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“Working Identity – When I’m asked to recommend ONE book about career change, this is the one I choose. Still the best book on how career change really happens. Especially valuable for mid-life, mid-career professionals, it’s based on research the author conducted with MBA graduates and others.”

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“Making a career change at 40 can be within reach for you. It’s never too late to switch careers. The average age workers change careers is 39. So, if you’re thinking about changing career paths at 40, you’re right on target.”