How To Live Your Nursing Dream with Farah Laurent
Are you looking to make a career in nursing? Then, you will find a lot of value in this post. A career in nursing will give you plenty of scopes to do exactly that. But how do you find the role that suits your needs and interests? Careers in nursing come with many different opportunities, so it’s important to explore all of your options before making a decision.
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If you want to live your nursing dream, you will need to make the right choices during your education and throughout your career.
Nursing is a great profession because it allows you to succeed and grow on the career ladder without compromising your personal ambitions.
It also allows for an immense amount of flexibility in how your life evolves which is unique and very useful. The prospect of earning while learning seems very appealing to younger students who wish to be fulfilled in the future.
However, this is not without challenges as we will learn in today’s episode of Obehi Podcast. Joining me via skype from New York is Farah Laurent, a US-based Nurse Career Coach with years of experience.
Some Key Points In This Episode
- Why choose a career in nursing?
- The role of confidence in pursuing your career in nursing,
- The real satisfaction in a nursing job.
The Full Interview with Farah Laurent
7 career opportunities for beginner nurses
- Staff Nurse: A staff nurse is an entry-level position in which the nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care in a hospital setting.
- Home Health Nurse: A home health nurse works with patients in their homes, providing care and support to those who are recovering from illnesses or surgeries, or managing chronic health conditions.
- School Nurse: A school nurse is responsible for the health and well-being of students and staff in a school setting. They may provide care for students with chronic health conditions, administer medications, and provide health education.
- Clinic Nurse: A clinic nurse works in a healthcare clinic, providing care and support to patients in a variety of settings, including primary care, specialty care, and urgent care clinics.
- Hospice Nurse: A hospice nurse provides care and support to patients and families who are nearing the end of life. They may work in a hospice facility or in patients’ homes.
- Rehabilitation Nurse: A rehabilitation nurse works with patients who are recovering from injuries or illnesses that affect their ability to perform daily activities. They may work in a rehabilitation facility or in patients’ homes.
- Public Health Nurse: A public health nurse works to improve the health and well-being of communities by providing education and support on health-related issues, such as immunizations, disease prevention, and healthy living. They may work in a variety of settings, including schools, clinics, and community centers.
About The Guest: Farah Laurent
“You will never be an Emergency Nurse” That is what she was told by a clinical instructor in nursing school. Let’s just say she did not listen and went on to land an Emergency Department position before graduation and before even taking the nursing licensing exam.
Farah Laurent holds a Master’s degree in nursing education, 6 Board certifications and coaches Nurses looking to level up in their career. Farah is truly an international nurse, she has held various nursing positions in both Canada and the US ranging from ED Staff Nurse, Travel Nurse, Charge Nurse, Educator, Adjunct Faculty role as a Clinical Instructor, and leadership positions such as the Director of Education.
Farah immigrated from Cote D’Ivoire to Canada at the young age of 9. Speaking French as her first language, she was determined to make her parents proud. She experienced bullying as a child and later as a new graduate nurse.
However, her positivity pushed her to see no other way, but to persevere, fight and yearn for continuous improvement. The first in her family to graduate, receive a Bachelors and Master’s degree and soon to be a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. Farah is the proud founder of “Farah Laurent International Nurse Coach LLC” since June 21 2021.
Her passion, perseverance, and belief in herself was stronger than any negativity and hardship along her path. Determined to overcome any obstacle in her way. Although she was rejected multiple times, she got up and kept pushing harder toward her dreams.
Her dreams have come to fruition! She continues to set more big goals and take action towards her dreams. That is why today, she is committed to empowering nurses to follow their passion and DREAMS. Farah’s coaching services provide nurses with the tools, strategies, systems, and mindset to build a truly fulfilling nursing career.
Teaching nurses how to land that dream position and build their confidence so that they can achieve the seemingly impossible with the support, guidance, and coaching from someone who has walked in their shoes.
You can reach Farah Laurent on her LinkedIn page
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