4 Career Options for Nurses Who Want to Leave the Bedside
By Beth Ward
Many nurses are debating whether to stay in their current positions, given the challenges of the past two years. According to recent data, approximately a third of nurses said they plan to cut back on their hours in the coming year, while two in five nurse said they plan to leave their current practice during the next two years. For nurses considering a career change, particularly one outside of the hospital, Nurse.org has several suggestions. These include legal nurse consultant, nurse educator, nursing informatics, and forensic nurse. A legal nurse consultant works with lawyers and law firms, providing expert knowledge about medical issues for cases. Legal nurse consultants may work at law firms, at insurance companies, or as independent consultants, helping to connect medical science, patient outcomes, and the legal system.
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