The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
Vol. 40 No. 9 September 2009
By Maria R. Shirey, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE
ABSTRACT
The transition from nursing student to graduate nurse and beyond represents a challenging evolution. Although many resources are available to explain the career progression of new graduates and to help them with entry into the profession, fewer resources exist to assist nurses in planning a successful long-term career trajectory. This article provides an overview of a developmental model for planning at various stages of career progression.
J Contin Educ Nurs 2009;40(9):394-400.
AUTHOR
Dr. Shirey is Associate Professor, Graduate Program, Nursing Leadership and Management, University of Southern Indiana, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Evansville, Indiana.
The author discloses that she has no significant financial interests in any product or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support.
The author acknowledges the life-changing experience of being the last doctoral cohort to study under the tutelage of Dr. Angela Barron McBride prior to her retirement as Dean and Distinguished Professor Emerita at the Indiana University School of Nursing. Dr. McBride’s paper “Orchestrating a Career,” presented at the 31st annual meeting of the American Academy of Nursing, November 11-13, 2004, Washington, DC, inspired the development of this manuscript, which was originally configured as a keynote address delivered by Dr. Shirey at the Indiana Association of Nursing Students, March 5, 2005, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Address correspondence to Maria R. Shirey, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, 8600 University Boulevard, Room 2044, Evansville, IN 47712.
doi:10.3928/00220124-20090824-01
