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Graduating from nursing school is an accomplishment anyone should be proud of.

The future is bright. You can specialize in patient care groups, medical practices, or technology. Healthcare jobs are continually in demand. In addition, the future of healthcare jobs is full of innovation, learning opportunities, and stability.

The future opportunities for nursing graduates are multiple and within a wide variety of specialties and an array of setups that will meet anyone’s dreams.

Think about your characteristics and what makes you feel the most meaningful; where you can make the greatest use of your disposition and skill set will help you excel.

You’ll need to consider:

• The kind of facility you want to work at.
• The size of the facility and care group.
• The number and type of patients you would provide the best service to.
• What areas of interest you are open to.

Facilities are very nuanced. Apply to places that are going to put you on the best route. Are you someone who thrives on friendly patient relationships who would be good at long term care? Or do you prefer a busy environment full of changing situations?

Not all nursing jobs are the same. If you have a sensitive nature, you may be better suited for nursing specialties like camp nursing, crisis nursing, or family practice nursing. On the opposite end of the spectrum, high-energy nurses with strong emotional resilience may find a future as a trauma center nurse ,a critical care nurse, poison information specialist, or nurse anesthetist working in the OR.

Keep your expectations realistic. Nursing is a huge responsibility and that responsibility is earned over time. Starting your career, you may not land your dream job. But you will gain the insight and experience to be on your way.

The future of nursing is guaranteed to be full of promise. Today’s nursing shortage is continuing to grow as the population ages and healthcare technology is developing.

The registered nurse career path is a lucrative one. Nurses increasingly take more central roles in inpatient care. High tech healthcare means more demand for highly skilled registered nurses. Ongoing education, specialization, and experience mean continual opportunity for graduating your salary. If career advancement is a motivator, consider staying in larger facilities or medical service providers. Where there are more floors, there are more ladders to the top.

Start your career with a mind toward growth. Wishing you all the best in your career selection.