Laura Deleruyelle: Finding a Good Place to Work

Laura Deleruyelle is a nurse with an advanced doctoral degree, which has opened several career advancements for her. She knows that there are many different places that a nurse can work in. Depending on what field they are interested, and what type of career advancements they are looking for, nurses have several different options when it comes to place of occupation.

Hospitals require a bevy of nurses to work on rotating shifts. This is because hospitals need to provide round the clock care for their patients. A hospital is a fast paced environment for a nurse. They have a lot of patients to tend to, so it can be stressful, but the large number of people they help can be satisfying.

Another demanding place for a nurse to work is a nursing home. Taking care of elderly people, who have dementia and several other illnesses, is difficult. This job too requires round the clock care and constant attention. Not all nurses are able to help the elderly in their last years of life, it take psychological endurance and a great deal of compassion.

Family and private practices also need hardworking nurses. These career paths are not as demanding and can be very fulfilling. Many private practices have a set of regular patients. A nurse can help the same family for years, watching them grow and helping them maintain their health.

Nurses with advanced practice degrees at the Master's level (Master of Nursing Science) or doctoral level (Doctor of Nursing Practice or DNP) are able to work as a primary health care providers or become specialists in certain fields by board-certification. Nursing scientists who have obtained their PhD typically work at universities in either a research or teaching capacity. This takes several additional years of study and dedication. This career path is for nurses who are interested in refining their career and devoting their life to providing health care or research and development. Clinical nurse specialists (CNS) are licensed registered nurses who are Master's and Doctorally prepared in nursing as a clinical nurse specialist. They are expert clinicians in a specialized area of nursing practice. They not only provide direct patient care, but influence care outcomes by acting as expert consultants for nursing staffs, and they implement improvements in health care services and delivery systems. They typically work in managerial nursing positions. This position requires them to manage other nurses and staff, as well as organize patients’ care.

A popular career choice for young nurses is to work as a traveling nurse. This requires constant relocation, but it is a great way to see the country and meet new people. This is a great option for recent graduates who want to travel while helping patients.

Laura Deleruyelle is a nurse who has worked as a family practitioner and has an advanced degree. She enjoys the opportunities her degree offers her and uses those opportunities to help people.