An example of a career is (select all that apply):
a. Employment in short-term contract jobs in business, nursing, and whatever is availa-ble.
b. Involvement in an area of practice that is regulated.
c. Continuous employment in the same posi-tion and the same arrangement for 20 years.
d. Moving into and out of nursing positions in various cities while pursuing travel and education that develop understanding of global health.
C, D
Career refers to progression of skills, consistency, knowledge, and/or status. This movement through nursing life is predicated on having a vision of a career as opposed to a series of jobs. Career styles can be defined as linear, steady state, entrepreneurial, or spiral. Deepening skills in one area is an example of a steady state career style, whereas moving into and out of positions in various cities can characterize an entrepreneurial style. Involvement in a regulated field defines a professional interest but not necessarily a career.
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