the Nursing Career Almanac: A Real-World Guide to Choosing Your Specialty and Building You Want

The Nursing Career Almanac is a practical guide for nursing students, new nurses, and experienced nurses who want to better understand the many career paths available within the nursing profession.Nursing is often presented as if there are only a handful of options: med-surg, emergency, ICU, labor and delivery, pediatrics, or maybe advanced practice. But the truth is much bigger than that. Nursing is filled with specialty areas that span direct patient care, procedural nursing, community and public health, education, leadership, technology, entrepreneurship, advanced practice, and beyond.In this second edition, Dr. Mitch LaFleur, DNP, MBA, RN, draws from his experience as an emergency department nurse, nursing professor, advisor, and mentor to provide a clear overview of 80+ nursing specialties. Each specialty includes a practical breakdown of what the role involves, what a typical day may look like, degree requirements, salary information, specialty certifications, job expectations, and helpful considerations for nurses interested in that path.This book is not a textbook. It is a career exploration guide designed to help readers see what is possible in nursing and make more informed decisions about their professional future.Whether you are a nursing student wondering where to begin, a new nurse trying to choose a direction, or an experienced nurse considering a change, The Nursing Career Almanac can help you explore your options with more clarity, confidence, and purpose.Inside, you will find: - An overview of 80+ nursing specialties- Clinical, non-clinical, public/community/government, and advanced practice career paths- Practical "day in the life" descriptions for each specialty- Degree, certification, salary, and job requirement information- Guidance to help you think beyond the traditional nursing career pathIf you have ever wondered, "What else can I do with a nursing degree?" this book was written for you.