b'CAREERS GUIDE|N ursing is going to infinity and beyond in 2021. The beauty of the nursing profession is that it is forever expanding into many different roles. Theres no doubt that COVID-19 and 2020 The Year Of The Nurse, showcased how important the nursing profession is in healthcare. Many nurses may be reassessing their careers and current employment. Healthcare is adapting to the global pandemic which has opened new doors for the nursing profession. The beginning of a new year is a great time to re-evaluate personal and career goals. Nurses looking for a new career path in 2021 should ask themselves: Is your current nurs-ing job in alignment with your personality? Are you feeling burnt out? Are you looking for a better work life balance, salary increase, and career flexibility? Checkout these nursing careers that are expanding in the new year. BEDSIDE NURSING SPECIALTIES IN HIGH DEMANDCritical care nursing, emergency nursing, and progressive care are nursing specialties that con-tinue to be in high demand as COVID-19 cases continue to soar. Some Nurse Practitioners became furloughed in 2020, they were able to bounce back to the bedside and pick up shifts to help in the overwhelming need. Hospitals and healthcare facilities are offering special training and bonuses to nurses and are offering crisis pay. Orientation and mentorship programs are being offered to new graduate nurses, who are being encouraged to apply for specialty positions. TRAVEL NURSING: THE ADVENTURE CONTINUESWanderlust nurses with a sense of adventure will be happy to know that travel nursing and gig work will continue to grow in 2021. Governors all over the United States have allowed their state boards to temporarily change their licensing restrictions and shorten the time that is normally needed to apply and be approved for crisis response nursing jobs.Travel companies, who employ nurses with various specialties have been offering nurses approximately 5 thousand dollars a week plus living accommodations for COVID-19 crisis ISTOCK4 ELITECAREERS GUIDE |2021| www.elitecme.com'