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You may be approaching the end of your course. The relief of its completion is in sight and the celebrations are already planned. If you are already qualified, even though the transition may not be as great as for your newly qualified colleagues in nursing or midwifery, there is still much to be gained from these topics. At the completion of a recent community specialist practice course, a full time 12 month course, several students were set on quite unexpected career pathways. Some who had been seconded had no posts to return to, others were taking up new initiatives requiring additional language skills which they happened to have and one secured employment teaching child development in further education. There are many varied opportunities for full or part time careers within all branches of nursing and midwifery. Some take pathways initially out of necessity or, apparently, by chance. However, being prepared, having goals and working towards them will enable you to be in a position to steer your own career pathway, to make opportunities or be ready to take opportunities as they present themselves. |
