People who hold nursing jobs do not have to work for doctors' practices, hospitals or nursing homes, according to a book penned by a registered nurse in Illinois.
The Herald-Times reports Carmen Kosicek, 41, of Channahon wrote a book that aims to dispel this myth as part of an effort to remove obstacles to career prosperity for her peers. "Nurses, Jobs and Money," Kosicek's first foray into the world of book-writing, provides advice, techniques and real case studies.
"If you think nursing is stable, let's look again at what happened to General Motors and the postal service," Kosicek told the news source. "Healthcare is changing too. You can no longer think, 'I have so much experience. They can't live without me.'"
Still, Kosicek noted that the nursing field has also broadened significantly and appeals to a wide spectrum of the population.
"Most people compartmentalize nursing," Kosicek said, "but it’s not just for women and it’s not just for young people. It’s a career with unlimited opportunities."
She emphasized the need for nurses today to be business savvy as well as highly skilled.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses provide patient care, educate patients and the public, and offer advice to patients and their loved ones.