Career advice
Nursing career choices: should I specialise early or move around?
Traditional advice says newly registered nurses should gain broad ward experience before specialising, but many argue the right decision is as individual as the nurse. Specialising early can accelerate expertise and access to higher-band roles, but gaining wider experience can help nurses find the right direction for them. Here, senior and specialist nurses explain how early experiences shaped their decisions, and offer advice, including following your interests, finding a mentor and seeking development opportunities.
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