Question

Case study

Thomas is a baccalaureate - prepared nurse in an ambulatory care clinic associated with a community hospital. He has been in a staff nurse role in the congestive heart failure clinic for 5 years and is interested in furthering his career with additional education. He approaches his mentor, David for advice about how he might build on his experience in the ambulatory setting.

Question ; Before meeting David, what demoghraphics should Thomas investigate that might have an impact on his career choices?, what career opportunities might Thomas consider? and what advice might his mentor, David provide?

Answer 1

The mentor should have a complete knowledge on the educational system.

Thomas might consider career opportunities which should enhance his wisdom in his career

The mentor should can provide the following advice to purse his careers

• To purse doing Master of Nursing
• Nurse educator
• Nurse case manager
• Legal nurse condconsultant
• Nurse advocate