Nurses, where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?

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Off the record, do you see yourself working as a nurse in the same unit or the same type of unit at a different hospital or in a different location? Do you hope to move on to a different setting within nursing? Attain an advanced degree? Stay at home for a while? Change careers, go to medical/law school, etc.?

I run into so many nurses who are pursuing their BSNs, MSNs and other, non-nursing related degrees on the side. Oddly enough, I'm working on advanced flight training on my days off. My goal is to work in the aviation industry full-time within the next two years and to continue in nursing on an occasional/PRN basis as a safety net.

Specializes in Chemo.

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Specializes in CTICU.

I rarely end up where I see myself.. opportunities tend to pop up along the way and so far, I've had a good time going with the flow. No idea where I'll be working, or which country I'll be in after 5 years. Hopefully I'll be happy and healthy.

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

I see myself primarily infused to Ambulatory Care, as long as they let me. While I can appreciate the value of inpatient/floor nursing, it is too hard on the body to me and not as safe for nurses as I would like. Too many patients, too many orders changing at the drop of a hat, and too much strife between nurses.

An announcement was made that my facility may reduce some of the services offered by Ambulatory Care because our department already makes less money from insurance companies and Medicaid, so, if this does happen, as long as I have a job, I guess I will just deal.

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Let's see...right now I'm working toward my LPN (April 24, baby!) so in 5 years I would HOPE I'd be close to getting my RN, either ADN or BSN. However, my husband may be getting his MS in computer engineering before I go back to school, so it all depends. So many possibilities!

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Specializes in Cardiac Telemetry, ED.

I can see myself still being a cardiac nurse in five years, but in ten years, I'd like to think I'll be doing something else. I'd like to remain involved in cardiology, but not working the floor.

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Specializes in LTC, Med/Surg, Peds, ICU, Tele.

I will probably be working my butt off trying to prepare for a few years of retirement before I kick the bucket.

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Specializes in Med surg, Critical Care, LTC.

I see myself in my rocking chair of the porch of my own antique/junk shop. Hubby and I will re-do furniture, live above the shop, and after hours we'll take our peach sangria out onto the porch and people watch. AHHHHHHHHHH If ONLY!!

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Fun!!

5 years- done with my BSN. Working in Cardiac ICU. Working on my DNP or MSN.

10 years- done with my DNP/MSN. Not sure where I'll work.

Eventually: I would like to be a lead instructor for a nursing program. Also, I'm interested in being a nursing legal consultant. So, maybe I'll be doing that on the side. I love nursing!! So many choices and opportunities, but not without hard work!!

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my 5 year goal is to stay in cardiac nursing, probably in a Cardiac ICU or cath lab while working on my BSN and NP and on a personal level marry my loving BF and have a kid.

my 10 year goal is to be an Adult Nurse Practitioner working with underserved populations and educating in the underserved communities. All while juggling a husband, home, 3 kids and a dog. (Yes I wanna be SuperWoman!):D

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Specializes in ICU/CCU.

In five years I'll probably still be an ICU nurse, but I would consider moving to a PICU. The ED sounds like it might be interesting too. Public health nursing holds some appeal for me, but I wouldn't want to pursue that until near the end of my career because I'd be too afraid of losing all of my bedside skills. Twenty years from now I'm pretty sure I'll be ready to work at the clam shack.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Home Health.

In 5 years, I want to work in home health. I eventually want to get a MS and work as either a FNP or an advance practice RN.

I'd also like to start a family while I still can. I'm not having more than 2 kids, and I'll go back to school when the youngest enters kindergarten.

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Hey, I'm a nursing student class of 09, in the next 5 yrs I plan to have my Master be a Adult Nurse Practitioner and also work in public health. I also want to have a house build and have another child. Most important of them all enjoy my wife and children.:heartbeat

In the next 10 yrs have a good relationship with the community and be planning for my retirement.:clpty:

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