title: Career development in intensive care: 1.
abstract: Nursing is becoming more specialized and leaner in terms of structure and therefore competition for positions is increasing. It is essential for nurses who are considering a career in intensive care to commence the planning process as early as possible. In this, the first of two articles, intensive care nursing and the career opportunities available will be examined.
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authors.lastname: Sheppard
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods*