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NON-BEDSIDE NURSING

Page 1: Role Finder and Shortlist

Sort the 20 roles from the article down to 3 to 5 you will research first.

Name
Date

My country (job titles change by country, so tick yours and search with local terms):

  • US
  • UK
  • Canada
  • Australia

Step 1: Three Questions

Ask these about one role at a time. Question 2 is not pass or fail. A "Yes" just means look closely at the daily work first.

Q1. Can I realistically step in with my current experience?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not sure
Q2. Does the daily work look very different from floor work?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not sure
Q3. Does this role exist in my country?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not sure

Step 2: Quick Picks

Tick what matters most to you right now. Then look for roles in the article that match your ticks.

  • Working from home
  • Teaching and mentoring
  • Detail and chart work
  • Tech-minded work
  • School-year calendar
  • Staying close to patients

Step 3: My Shortlist (3 to 5 roles)

Write each role as a job title you can type into a search box. Keep "Next step" small, like "read 3 job postings."

Role (use search term) Why it fits Experience I already have Gap to close Next step
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Before you apply: read what a normal day looks like for the role, because job titles can hide very different work.

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Page 2: Day-in-Life Check and 30-Day First Steps

Pick one role from your shortlist. Check the real work, then take four small steps.

Role I am checking
Start date

Before You Apply

Tip: Many beginners skip the schedule question. Ask it early, since "remote" does not always mean "flexible."

Questions to Ask

1. What does a normal week look like?

2. What training is provided?

3. What would make someone successful in the first 90 days?

4. Who would I report to?

My Proof Table

Type of workDateWhat I didResult or number I can quote
Teaching or precepting
Committee or practice council
Super user or tech project
Audit or quality work
Other

Only list numbers you can back up, such as how many staff you precepted. Leave the box blank if you do not know.

30-Day First Steps

WeekOne action for this weekDone
1 Week 1Idea: talk to someone in the role.
  • Done
2 Week 2Idea: update my resume with proof.
  • Done
3 Week 3Idea: start one course or prep module.
  • Done
4 Week 4Idea: apply to two roles.
  • Done
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