Forget searching🔎 for jobs—Find your skill set


Hey Reader,

I have 20 years of experience in the nursing profession. I have focused on coaching nurse career development for the last seven years.

So, I’ve got a good sense of what most people think and struggle with when trying to clarify their next career step.

Most ambitious nurses believe getting clarity means getting the right job for their next step.

Sound familiar,Reader ?

Yet this couldn’t be further from the truth.

You might be surprised that growing your career has more to do with the skill set you want to develop than with the job.

If I only teach you how to get a specific job or how to have autonomy at work, you will be miserable as it may not lead to purposeful work.

You’ll end up settling and stagnant in your job.

You might become exhausted to the point where you have no time or energy to pursue a different position.

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Instead, know that your unique skill set matters and use that skill set to be strategic in the direction you want to take.

Self-awareness is the best way to clarify your next steps and develop a purposeful career path.

It leads to moving forward with purpose and having the freedom and autonomy to pursue your desired career path.

On top of that, developing your self-awareness with your skill set makes career growth much more fun.

How?

You don’t get exhausted about the next job search you need.

Excitement comes from developing a skill set that makes you more marketable. You are not shooting in the abyss, hoping something will land.

You’re taking that skill set, analyzing the available jobs, and taking the next best step to speed up your career.

Reader, This is why I’m passionate about coaching experienced nurses to advance their careers. It’s the key to having an impactful career.

When you get this skill, everything else falls into place.

More:

  • clarity
  • confidence
  • flexibility
  • And joy in your work

Are you looking to take your career to the next level?

Here’s my advice:

Gain self-awareness and learn the skill set you want to develop. Once you figure that out, use that information to clarify the next steps in your career. This process of self-discovery is empowering and puts you in control of your career path.

Until Next Time...

Bonnie Meadows MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG

Board-Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist | Career Coach | Well-Being Coach

CEO, Professional Ascension

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You can listen to The Ambitious Nurse Podcast's latest episode. It is available on Apple or Spotify.

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PS. If you’re an experienced nurse wanting to learn how to develop self-awareness, I’m creating something special for you. Nurse Career Clarity Coaching is my 1:1 coaching offer. During this coaching, I walk you through a self-awareness assessment and guide you through analyzing your skill set and developing your next steps.

It's not about learning how to get the next job but finding jobs that align with your skills and passions. It's about building the skill set you desire to develop to grow the career you want. The career makes an impact and works for your purpose. This program seeks to lead you to joy and fulfillment in your work.

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Hi! I'm Bonnie Meadows, Nurse Career Coach.

👩🏽‍⚕️I help experienced Nurses advance + lead beyond the bedside. Download my free guide➡️ https://professionalascension.com/nursing-growth-lm www.professionalascension.com

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