Even if you’re not particularly technologically minded, you’ll still know that the modern world has many more career opportunities than ever before.
Even if you're not particularly technologically minded, you'll still know that the modern world has many more career opportunities than ever before.
Not all of them will be related to technology, but many of the new jobs that didn't exist just a handful of years ago will be.
This opened up the world of work to many people who might not have known what to do otherwise and who might not have been able to use their skills when it came to employment.
Of course, this is wonderful news, and the more people who can feel fulfilled through work, the better.
However, something that can be an issue when it comes to the number of potential job options anyone can look into is just – the number.
There are so many possibilities these days that it can be a truly difficult decision to know just want to do for the best.
Since we spend so much of our time at work, it's crucial to be happy with what we are doing and to make good choices regarding our career and advancement.
To stop being overwhelmed by our sheer number of choices, you need to start narrowing down your options.
Many people get caught up in the idea that they have to work in a modern – or perhaps new is a better term – sector, but that's not so.
The truth is that other jobs, jobs that have always been around, are often still important, and it might be worth looking at those career paths, especially if you're not happy with learning technical knowledge.
One of the careers that would fall neatly into this category is nursing. Nurses have always been needed and will always be needed, no matter how far technology advances.
Patients need the caring human touch of a nurse to ensure they get the medical care they need and are treated well so they can recover more quickly.
Whether you've never thought about nursing before or it's been something you've found you're interested in, it's important to be sure it's the right career path for you before you start working towards your qualifications and helping patients.
Read on to find out more about the reasons nursing could be your ideal choice when it comes to a career.
Who would ever want to go to work and be miserable and dissatisfied every day? If you asked that question to a group of people, it's unlikely that anyone would agree that that is how they want to be.
However, the reality is that many people do have jobs they dislike and that make them miserable, and they are very much unfulfilled in their chosen professions.
Although we're not saying that everyone who chooses to become a nurse will love that choice, and we're not saying that every aspect of nursing is positive and fun, we are saying that nursing is a career that offers multiple rewards from beginning to end.
Nursing could be the answer if you are looking for something to enjoy and find satisfaction in. You'll be helping people in a hands-on and very noticeable way every day.
You can see how they are progressing and help them with their physical and mental health; after all, sometimes just being someone to talk to or listen to is enough.
Many nurses enjoy the fact that they get immediate feedback for what they do. They can relieve pain, help with a query, or give someone advice, and instantly see the difference that makes in their life.
This is not something that happens in all careers – in some jobs, you might never know how much your work affects others (or not, as the case may be).
Therefore, if you're looking for a career in which you can make a difference and feel that you're doing something rewarding, not much comes close to nursing, and it could be exactly the right choice for you.
There is a problem in the nursing sector; there aren't enough nurses. In many hospitals around the world, there is a need for nurses and open positions, but those positions are not being filled. The USA is certainly a country that has this issue, but no matter where you look, the problem appears to be the same.
There are many possible reasons for this, including the fact that nursing has a reputation for being a huge amount of hard work for little pay. This is not necessarily true, and steps have been taken to put the problem right where it existed, but the damage has been done.
Add to this the fact that there are so many options, as mentioned above, and a lot of younger people entering the workforce want to work in a tech-based career, and you can see why there is an issue when it comes to the number of nurses we have available.
This sounds like a negative this, and of course, it is. However, as a nurse yourself, there are some benefits, and it would be remiss not to discuss them. The main thing to consider is that many nursing jobs are available.
You can qualify as a nurse and then easily find a job as an RN. The hospital, clinic, or other healthcare facility you work at might depend on what the budget is – the place you most want to work may have spent their recruitment budget when you come to apply, for example.
However, even if you have to work in a different environment from the one you expected to, finding a job should not be a problem.
Not only that, but there is plenty of job stability as well. Once you are employed somewhere, it is unlikely that those people will want to lose you – they will have to start the process of finding nurses all over again, and in the meantime, they'll have a shortage to deal with, which means more overtime and stretched employees.
Therefore, once you have a nursing job, you can be sure to keep it as long as you work hard and are dedicated.
Unlike many other careers, perhaps especially the newer ones where the future is unsure because there is nothing to compare it to, this job stability means you can concentrate on what you're meant to be doing and not constantly be concerned that you'll have to start searching for new employment in the future.
Nursing wasn't always open to everyone like it is today, and that's mainly down to how you would have had to study to become a nurse. You would have had to attend a physical college and attend lectures at specific times.
You might even have had to move away from home. This wouldn't always have been possible, depending on your other responsibilities and, of course, the cost.
Today there are online courses you can take that will enable you to qualify as a nurse. This means that it is now possible for those who would otherwise not have been able to follow their passions and get into nursing to do so.
This is because you can study from home at times that work for you, enabling you to fit your studies in around your other obligations.
Not only can you get your initial nursing qualifications through an online course, but you can enhance your career in this way too.
For example, you can get an MSN FNP online while you are working, ensuring you are gaining experience at the same time. By the time you're finished, you can progress to the next stage of your career.
The Chance To Travel
Nursing is a universal career. In other words, a nurse's job will be the same no matter where you work. That relates not just to which hospital or healthcare facility you work in, or even what city or state you work in, but also which country you work in.
Although there will be some slight differences, for the main part, a nurse's duties will be the same no matter where they are working.
Why is this something we mention? Why is it a positive thing? It's because it means you can travel when you are a nurse. As we said above, there is a nursing shortage around the world.
This means that nurses will be needed no matter where you want to consider traveling to. With good nursing qualifications and experience, you will have the chance to apply for positions in other countries and work while you explore your new surroundings.
You might choose to stay there, or perhaps you want to work in one place for a set amount of time before moving on somewhere else.
If you have a passion for exploring the world, nursing could help you do it, as long as you are happy to work at the same time and can be sure that nursing will be the right career path for you; this is crucial if you're going to make the most of your adventures.
If you don't want to travel, you can stay in one place close to home and enjoy a wonderful nursing career there. As a nurse,you'll have plenty of choices, making everything a lot more interesting and exciting.
You'll Have Skills You Can Use In Everyday Life
Nursing requires you to have specific skills, most of which relate to medicine. Still, many will also relate to how you can help people through different forms of communication, for example.
You'll also need empathy and compassion. You'll need to be punctual and good at time-keeping in general. You must be organized. All these skills, and any others that you might pick up as a nurse, will be useful in your everyday life and work.
This might seem like an obvious point, but it's one that is actually very important, and it's easy to dismiss as just something that happens when you work.
However, because the skills are so useful in nursing and because they can so easily be used in your normal – non-working – life (including your medical skills in some instances), you'll find that everything becomes simpler and less chaotic.
You'll have more patience. You'll be able to fit in all your hobbies, social life, and family responsibilities. You'll have higher self-esteem because you'll know you can tackle any issue that might come your way, no matter where it occurs or who is linked to it.
So these skills that might seem like part and parcel of being a nurse are actually things that can make your life better in every way you can think of. What could be better than that?
Do you enjoy being bored? Although studies have shown that being bored on occasion can be good for you, as it allows you to de-stress and can help you come up with new ideas to solve problems, being bored most of the time is not a great way to live your life.
It's far better to have interesting things to do and to be challenged more often than not (as long as you have the skills and knowledge to get past those challenges, otherwise, it just becomes stressful).
Nursing will not be a boring career. Although there might be some tasks you're asked to do that you find less interesting than others, they will only be a small part of your day, and there will always be other, more exciting things that you'll need to do as well.
No matter what you enjoy most, you'll have a chance to participate as a nurse on any given day.
The beauty of nursing is that it won't often give you a chance to be bored. There will be many things to do, and every day will be different from the last to the next.
If you want to be sure that you won't be bored and that you'll always be challenged, nursing could be the perfect career to get started in.
