Career Pathways & Education
Nursing Jobs Beyond the Bedside (Pt. 1): What Else Is Out There?
February 10, 2021
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You likely keep hearing that you have unlimited career options when it comes to the nursing profession, but what’s actually out there? What (and where) are these elusive careers beyond the bedside that you keep hearing about?
We’re excited to share with you a three-part series that explores this topic in full!
Our first event in this series focuses on nursing jobs beyond the bedside that you can explore right now. Both our speakers have followed non-traditional career paths and will help you take the road less traveled.
Two nursing career experts, DR. Nicole Thomas, DNP, RN, CCM and Dr. Dan Weberg, PhD, RN, will share concrete career pathways available for nurses who want to explore options beyond the bedside.
Regardless of your background and clinical experience, this event will give you the tactics and tools to seek out alternative nursing roles including informatics, working at a tech company, hospital jobs you never thought existed, and other places to find nursing roles beyond the bedside.
Below, you will find an arsenal of different career trajectories and an understanding of how to reach these various career paths and goals.
Watch the full event recording below, or continue on for a recap.
In order to find, invest in, and devote yourself to new, non-traditional areas of nursing, some research and extra legwork will be required. Here are some of the ways you can begin this journey:
Let’s explore a few common, yet non-traditional nursing jobs that are available away from the bedside.
What is Nurse Informatics?
The understanding and focus on the translation between nursing practice and technology to build more efficient healthcare systems.
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Level-Up Jobs
Where to Find These Jobs
What is a Health Policy Nurse (HPN)?
With a strong background of hands-on nursing expertise, HPNs are able to aid and act as policy makers within our government and healthcare systems.
Typical Jobs
Level-Up Jobs
Where to Find These Jobs?
What is Nurse Wellness?
An individual whose primary purpose is to help individuals set physical and mental health goals and develop a specific plan to achieve them.
Typical Jobs
Level-Up Jobs
Where to Find These Jobs
What is Managed Care?
A health care delivery system that is organized with a purpose to manage cost, utilization, and ensure access to quality healthcare.
Typical Jobs
Level-Up Jobs
Where to Find These Jobs
If those types of roles don’t spark your fancy, think about the location where you want to practice nursing. Maybe you want to work from your own home? In that case, you can search for remote nursing jobs that suit your interests.
We heard a little bit about working at a startup as a nurse from our very own Sarah Gray, RN, but here are some other opportunities to think about. Amazon is more than the #1 e-commerce company.
These are the steps you can take now to seek out a nursing job beyond the bedside:
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➡️ Part 2
