Today I want to talk to you about the topic of being an instant millionaire to stir up some feelings that you probably been suppressing about your current nursing career. If you won a million dollars today, how would your life change? Would you quit your current job?  The difference between a job and a career is that a job is you exchanging your time for money, and a career is something that you would do even if you received no monetary reward. 
A good career assessment can simply begins with this question, and if you find yourself in a job because of the money or because you have bills to pay, then the next logical question to ask yourself, is why are you accepting this situation?  Nursing is a very rewarding profession, but can also be very stressful. Taking control of your nursing career involve being alert and aware of your work environment, being able to manage stressful situations, and having a well thought out career map. 

One of the things that a career plan will do for you is to give you the freedom to choose.  A career map will give you the freedom to choose your schedule, your employer, your pay and even your dream position.  The main reason that people remains in positions that are not the best for them is because of fear of change. 

Do not let fear tie you down, but begin to imagine the possibility of you landing your dream nursing position, allow yourself to do whatever that you want to with your career and let your true goals emerge.