The Many Rewards of a Nursing Career

These are indeed challenging times for our nation as, from coast to coast, cases of the coronavirus ramp up. As doctors, nurses, and a host of support staff work tirelessly to care for these and other patients, we extend our deepest gratitude to our frontline heroes.

While high demand and good pay often top the list of incentives to consider a nursing career, there are many additional rewards for nurses, professionally, personally, and spiritually.

During these trying times, it seems fitting to revisit why men and women chose the nursing profession. When asked to share why they chose such a challenging career, nurses are quick to express the many rewards, including—

• The opportunity to connect with patients on an intimate level, during some of the most difficult of circumstances, as well as the most joyous moments of life.
  
  
• The satisfaction in knowing that one's touch, voice, time, and care will assist a patient during periods of pain and uncertainty, making a genuine difference in their health journey.
  
  
• Knowing one possesses the skills and experience to provide lifesaving procedures as part of a team trained to manage medical situations quickly and efficiently.

• The diverse and virtually limitless career opportunities afforded to nurses. With a gamut of facilities seeking nurses' skills, endless avenues exist to practice one's passion for caring for others. Within traditional medical settings such as clinics, hospitals, and private practices, many specialties provide nurses with opportunities for variety and career growth.

• Being part of a strong, connected team effort. The camaraderie, which medical professionals share as they come together to care for the sick, injured and elderly, bonds them into extraordinary, enduring relationships.

• Occasions to act as ambassadors of health and well-being. As trusted medical professionals, nurses are positioned to teach, train, educate, and instruct patients on improving or maintaining their health and wellness.
• The opportunity to share one's skills and experience with nurses in training. Many enjoy the chance to pay-it-forward, in appreciation for those who invested in their careers. They find it deeply rewarding to make a lasting contribution to the field of nursing.

Skilled nursing facilities and healthcare organizations face a continuing challenge to staff their facilities. As a professional trained to tackle whatever comes your way, you know that your clinical and leadership skills can make a difference. During an ordinary year, your skillset is needed daily to care for patients and assist their families. These vital skills are even more crucial during these COVID-19 impacted times. Now more than ever, your expertise is needed to see long-term care facilities through these unprecedented times.

LeaderStat has many openings for interim nurses in post-acute care, travel nurses, and home health nurses. Check out our continually-updated job postings on our website to find your next position or reach out to speak with a LeaderStat team member at: 877.699.STAT.