I would like to thank Kristian Ekenes for his timely article “Graduated nurses struggle (11/9).”
Obviously, a number of people were interviewed and different perspectives were presented.
Two issues concern me.
One is the implication completing an application is the essential prerequisite for getting a job.
Understanding the job market, presenting a compelling resume or portfolio and dynamic interviewing skills are all needed, along with completing an application.
The second issue is the pejorative statements about “graduates have[ing] resorted to making a living working in nursing homes and as home health nurses” or, “resorting to nursing homes.”
Rehabilitation nursing facilities offer challenging opportunities to utilize nursing knowledge and skills including high-level leadership skills through serving the aging and severely chronically ill population.
Health care systems are changing dramatically and health care professionals will need to adapt and change, too.
Caring for people in a wide variety of settings is not a sports game of winners and losers.
Managing the health care needs of society in all settings will take nurses with vision, skill and commitment.
Beth Cole
Provo
