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Changing jobs
or career paths in nursing can be an adventure, a journey that
leads you to new and rewarding work opportunities. It can also
be confusing and frustrating if you don't have a roadmap and plan
to guide you. Using the tools of the career planning process can
make a significant difference in where you end up in your quest.
The goal is to find a nursing job or career that utilizes your
unique set of skills, talents and abilities. The career process
is similar to the nursing process, which includes assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation, and they parallel each
other, as you will see when you use the career-planning model
above to help guide you. Simply click on each step to begin your
journey!
Text by
Linda Warren, MA, Career Counselor
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Assessment
Assess your skills, competencies, accomplishments,
values, interests, preferences, volunteer activities.
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Planning
Research hospitals, organizations,specialties,
jobs, higher education, professional associations, certifications, Internet,
books, periodicals, journals. Create an
action plan.
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Implementation
Network. Set up informational interviews. Clarify
options. Identify job objectives. Set short-term goals.
Job search
1. Write a resume, cover letter.
2. Prepare references
3. Generate interviews
4. Negotiate
5. Accept Offer
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Evaluation
Review and analyze process. Do a self-appraisal.
Were goals you set met? What are your new goals? What do you need to
learn? Keep reevaluating.
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