What’s Next After a Nursing Degree

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You’ve graduated with your new nursing degree and you’ve completed the necessary NCLEX exam. Now that you’re licensed, what do you do next? First things first, congratulations! You’re now ready to move forward, find a position and explore your nursing career options.

Find the Perfect Nursing Position for You

The first thing you need to do is find a nursing position that fits your desires and needs. Before you begin your search, decide if you want to work part-time or full-time and consider what specialty you wish to work in such as pediatrics or long-term care. You can begin your search using:

  • Job boards: Online job boards such as Indeed and Monster can help you find open nursing positions in your area or the area in which you want to work.
  • Healthcare facility websites: You can visit the website of the healthcare facility you wish to work in to see open job opportunities.
  • Job placement services: Cambridge offers job placement services for students ready to enter the field. We can help you find the perfect career through the local healthcare facilities we partner with.

Continue to Explore Your Nursing Career Options

Even after you find a great position, your career doesn’t stop there. As you work, you’ll discover which specialties and type of work you enjoy the most. You can then use these preferences to help you find a future position that fits you perfectly. For example, you may choose to work only in surgery or in a labor and delivery department. The opportunities are virtually endless.

Grow & Enhance Your Career With an RN to BSN Degree

If you’re an RN ready to take the next step in your education, an RN to BSN degree program can help you enhance your career to the leadership level. You can receive your Bachelor of Science in Nursing in approximately 16 months. With it, you can work in a wide range of positions such as nurse management or education.

Take the Next Step With Cambridge

If you’re ready to take the next step as an RN or wish to start your journey into nursing, we can help. To learn more about our available programs or to start the admissions process, give us a call at 877-206-4279 today.

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