A nurse who has worked in the dialysis unit for the past 5 years is considering a career change. The nurse is unsure whether to follow a management or a clinical career path. Which would be a good beginning step for this nurse?

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1. Prior to enrolling in a graduate program, the nurse should investigate career opportunities and various graduate programs.
2. Networking with nurses working in the fields of potential interest may assist this nurse in determining the correct path.
3. Salary should not be the prime determinant of which path to follow.
4. The nurse is most likely a valuable employee to the manager, so the advice received might not be totally unbiased.

A Nurse Who Has Worked in the Dialysis Unit for the Past