If you’re just starting out in your nursing career or have been at it for a few years, you’re likely seeking ways to grow and improve. Building a satisfying career takes time and effort. It may require making some changes, like advancing your education to improve your skill set, or learning a specialty.

It will also likely require changing employers at some point, seeking out new employment opportunities that allow you to grow. Recognizing your value will help you to realize when it’s time to move on from an unsatisfactory work environment.

Building your career into something that you can be both proud of and happy with will take time, but the key is to never settle for less than you’re worth. There are many great employment opportunities out there that will allow you to thrive in the field of nursing.