Future looks bright

A recent poll of new graduate nurses revealed nurses felt they lacked "confidence and adequate skills" in up to a year after graduation because of lack of hands on training in nursing schools, so the turnover rate for new nurses after the first year is 30%. According to the department of labor statistics the job outlook for 2019-2029 from all occupations is 4%. but for nurses, the job outlook is higher than average at 7%. Hospitals are now seeking ways to transition inexperienced nurses to job readiness. Take advantage of educational opportunities pertaining to your career, you will be an asset to your place of employment, your community and most importantly, to yourself.