Your journey as a Nurse started at Point A… you first made the decision to become a Nurse. Congratulations!! We all have been at Point A, and for our own individual reasons why.
You are now traveling on your career path, and you thought you knew where you were going. You happen to come upon a crossroads and are unsure of which direction to take.
You ask yourself:
Where am I? Where do I want to go, and what's my destination? What do I want to do along the way? How do I get there? What's making me hit the brakes instead of the gas pedal? Do I need to make a pit stop? Should I just lose the map and go wherever my heart takes me?
In your Nursing career, you:
- have dreams to learn a new specialty or skill, further your education, get promoted, or obtain a certification..
- need a job change due to a move/relocation, meeting family obligations, or prioritizing your health and wellness..
- want to explore new opportunities, start a side hustle, or grow your network..
- may be unhappy in your current position, experiencing burnout, or dealing with work-related stress and a toxic environment..
But you:
- are afraid of failure and imposter syndrome.
- are unsure of change and uncertainty.
- do not know how to begin to approach the situation.
- are in your comfort zone.
You may be feeling overwhelmed and lost. Sometimes you just might want to stop and quit.
I want you to know that, as a Nurse, you are not alone in experiencing these situations and feelings. I have been there myself in my own career... I can say from first-hand experience that it can be unpleasant, terrifying, and unmotivating to get through it on your own.
BUT, I also want you to know that you CAN design your own career path to get you to your ultimate destination. You have the POTENTIAL to do anything, go anywhere, navigate through challenges and obstacles, and feel fulfilled along the way. And you do NOT have to do it alone.
As a Career Coach, I help Nurses find jobs they love. I apply coaching techniques into the Nursing Process to guide you in reaching your professional goals and "NURSE POTENTIAL."
Let's work together to develop your career path- I am excited to see where your journey leads!
~ Kristen
PS. When moving forward, it is humbling to see where you have been and how far you have come. I encourage you to look in the rear-view mirror, and remember the reasons WHY you became a Nurse.
Kristen is a Registered Nurse with 17 years of experience. She holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Nurse Leadership, and has worked primarily in Critical Care, Neuroscience and Stroke Nursing, and Nursing Management. She has held specialty nursing certifications in each of these areas, and is becoming a Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC). She also has been a clinical nursing instructor, and a patient model for healthcare students.
Kristen is passionate about advancing nurses and the profession. She promotes empathy and anti-ableism, as she faces her own disabilities from rare neurologic conditions. She loves her two dogs, a large cup of coffee, and good meaningful conversations.
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