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Clarity of Purpose and the Nurse’s Future

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The clarity of purpose you experienced after completing your studies can be very empowering and energising, but what happens when that sense of clarity fades and you feel adrift and without a clear direction?

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When you finished nursing school and began searching for your first position as a professional nurse, you may have had a very clear picture of what you wanted, be it surgical, home health, critical care, hospice or some other specialty that caught your eye during your education. The clarity of purpose you experienced after completing your studies can be very empowering and energising, but what happens when that sense of clarity fades and you feel adrift and without a clear direction?

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Keith Carlson
Keith Carlson, RN, BSN, NC-BC, is a holistic career coach for nurses, award-winning nurse blogger, writer, podcaster, speaker, author, and popular career columnist. With two decades of nursing experience, Keith deeply understands the issues faced by 21st-century nurses. Keith’s two podcasts, RNFM Radio and The Nurse Keith Show, offer inspiration and practical support to nurses seeking to create meaningful, satisfying lives and careers. Keith’s message of savvy career management and professional satisfaction reaches tens of thousands of nurses worldwide. Keith can be found on many social media platforms---including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Instagram - as well as at www.nursekeith.com and Digital Doorway.
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