Modern
nursing, which developed in response to the World Wars, was
founded by Florence Nightingale. Even though nursing jobs
already existed, it is only in the recent years that nursing
developed as a specialized profession. Full time nursing,
part time nursing, contract nursing, hospital nursing, office
nursing, permanent nursing, private duty nursing, public health
nursing, health or industrial nursing,
nurse practitioner, psych nursing, registered nursing, travel
nursing, and licensed vocational nursing /licensed practical
nursing are some of the different types of nursing jobs available.
Training for a nursing job involves extensive study of nursing
theory and practice and training in clinical skills. Along
with the changes in health care, the responsibilities of a
nurse also continue to grow. Nowadays,
nursing goes beyond hospitals. Anyone who has a degree in
nursing can get jobs in the fields of public health, research,
policy work, and consulting. There are some points worth considering
while choosing a nursing job. The nursing job seekers should
find it convenient to work at night and during weekends. They
should be assertive and confident in critical times. In addition,
they should be responsible for the treatment of life-threatening
emergencies in a wide range of health care settings.
