Preparing for Nursing Career Transitions

A nursing career can be a long affair that takes a variety of forms and sharp turns.

In order to prepare for any transitions that may occur, the thoughtful 21st-century nurse will engage in constant consideration and updating of their personal brand and identity while bearing in mind their own needs and desires.

The Only Constant in the Universe

It’s been stated by scientists, cosmologists and philosophers that the only true constant in the universe is change. In a nursing career, change is easy to come by for a nurse who craves novelty, gets bored easily or wants exposure to new experiences. Nursing and healthcare can also be fickle, with corporate mergers, downsizing, understaffing and other issues that move nurses from one position or facility to another.

For the nurse who wants a career that’s varied, interesting and able to hold their attention and imagination for the long term, being prepared for change is prudent, whether that change is triggered by intrinsic or extrinsic factors.