The Continuum of Nurse Career Growth

The growth of your career as a nurse can be consciously self-generated, or simply a result of happenstance and alaissez-faireattitude towards professional development. Neither of these options are necessarily bad in and of themselves, but a thoughtfully sculpted career is definitely fodder for a much richer, satisfying, and rewarding trajectory.Whereas employment can often feel like a means to an economic end (ie: survival), there is also the notion that work is an avenue to self-awareness, a sense of personal pride, contribution to community and society, and a more full engagement in life.Work, Fear and StruggleIt is true that, at certain points in life, work serves a particular purpose. Especially at a young age, prior to professional training or advanced education, work is often a utilitarian exercise, while it can also feed our sense of pride and purpose---and, perhaps, aspirations for more.There are many work ethics out there, and many of us may be familiar with the so-called "Puritan Work Ethic" that espouses hard work and a frugal lifestyle. There are also the 21st-century pop culture notions of "The Four-Hour Work Week" and get rich quick plans,Meanwhile, there are also fears and anxieties frequently experienced by those who grew up during the Great Depression.Since the economic downturn of 2008, there are many households simply struggling to survive, with breadwinners working multiple jobs in the face of a rising cost of living, frozen wages, and increased difficulty...
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