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Nursing in Your Later Years: Are You Ready for a Change?

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Over time, our interests can also change considerably, and the job that used to feel good can start to grate on our nerves. So, what should an older nurse do when they feel ready for change?

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When we first become nurses - especially when we’re relatively young - floor nursing and other physically demanding positions can be quite fulfilling on many levels. As we age, our physical stamina can lessen, and we can also develop new personal and professional goals that steer us away from direct care and towards other healthcare-related career paths.

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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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Elaine Batiste
01 May 2023
Registered Midwife
Excellent. The words in this article clearly articulated what I have been thinking over the last 12 months.
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Pamela Boyd
21 Jun 2023
Registered Nurse
Lots of wisdom & good advice. Thank you!:))
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Veronie Hollands
04 Oct 2019
This resource gave a good generalised idea about looking at and evaluating an individuals current work pathway choices and whether that satisfies their objectives in both career and lifestyle. It also questions if a change of focus in their pathway may benefit them or even a complete change in career. Allows the individual to obtain greater insights into their desires for the future with consideration not only of current skills and knowledge but also the physical changes of their body and if this places any limitations on the work life.
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Megan Liddell
18 May 2022
Great insightful resource,
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Rebecca O’Donoghue
15 Jun 2023
Vital to look back at why you get up in morning to nurse, is the zeal still there?
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Anne Domingo
10 Mar 2020
This is a convenient and great resource. I highly recommend this to anyone who is interested to reinforce or improve their practice.
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Harry Rauker
26 Sep 2019
a good and inspiring article
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Melissa Sinfield
17 Aug 2020
A very timely article. The population of nurses in Australia is ageing and this article will be highly relevant to a growing number of nurses.
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yvonne crispin
01 Sep 2022
Registered Nurse
good
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Lynley Macleod
05 Oct 2019
interesting
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