An ICU nurse has worked in the ICU for the past 5 years. This nurse is interested in pursuing his career. The nurse is unsure of which career path to take whether to further his career in management or clinically
Which of the following would be a beneficial action for this nurse? 1. Enroll in a graduate nursing program.
2. Investigate careers by talking with mentors in those positions.
3. Investigate the salary options for various careers.
4. Seek advice from the manager of the unit.
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Explanation: 1. Determine what career track best suits individual skills, talents, and interests. Networking with
experts and mentors in the field that may present opportunities to assist in determining which
careers are suited to the nurse. Prior to enrolling in a graduate program the nurse should
investigate career opportunities and investigate various graduate programs.
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