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Nursing: a stepping stone to future careers.
Christine Duffield1, Leanne Aitken, Linda O'Brien-Pallas
1Centre for Health Services Management, Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, University of Technology-Sydney, PO Box 222, Lindfield, Sydney, Australia. christine.duffield@uts.edu.au
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|May 29, 2004
Summary
Former registered nurses successfully transition to diverse careers, leveraging valuable nursing skills. Their experiences demonstrate that nursing provides a strong foundation for various professional opportunities and career changes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Career Development
- Professional Mobility
Background:
- Many nurses leave traditional nursing roles during their careers.
- This career mobility is observed globally, including in Australia, the UK, US, and Canada.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the career paths of nurses who left the profession.
- To understand nurses' perceptions of skills and experiences gained from nursing work.
Main Methods:
- A mailed questionnaire was used to collect data from former nurses.
- The survey covered demographics, current employment, adjustment, and perceived nursing skill transferability.
Main Results:
- Respondents moved into various roles, notably management outside healthcare.
- Most former nurses pursued further education and found their nursing skills beneficial in new careers.
- Few reported difficulties adapting to non-nursing employment.
Conclusions:
- Nursing careers equip individuals with transferable skills applicable to diverse professional roles.
- The study highlights the value of nursing experience for career transitions and broader employment prospects.