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What is a portfolio career in nursing – and is it right for you?

A nursing portfolio career involves combining multiple roles, such as clinical work with teaching, research or management, which can offer variety, skill development and job satisfaction. Its success requires time management, flexibility and supportive nurse employers. These nursing roles help maintain clinical competence, support revalidation and enhance patient care. Nurse employers who encourage part-time and dual roles could improve staff retention and career progression across all levels of nursing.

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Portfolio nursing career: a smiling nurse dressed half in blue uniform, and half in a suit, to illustrate pursuing a portfolio career as a nurse and a manager

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