title: Planning for career flexibility.
abstract: Evolving changes in the nation's healthcare system are affecting nursing roles at all levels. Nursing and healthcare organizations have responded to these changes with position papers and new directions for education of the healthcare professions. In this article, the author discusses the current changes in the healthcare system that affect the nursing profession and an approach that can be used by nurses who are concerned about the viability of their role in their present position. Nurses are urged to examine their present roles in practice and to adapt to the new system by remaining open to change and becoming knowledgeable about options for change.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Derstine
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D018166:Health Care Reform; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014481:United States