Understood John... patience is a virtue.... Should we get into another
Pandemic cycle everything could change (and very quickly) Experienced ICU talent are so very precious thus she would be a prime candidate if/when the Hospital's case load increase for critically compromised patients...
Another avenue your granddaughter might want to look into is obtaining
CCRN Certification which validates an RN's knowledge of nursing care of acutely/critically ill patients to hospital administrators, peers, patients and, most importantly, to your granddaughter herself.
CCRN Certification promotes continuing excellence within the critical care nursing field.
Here is a link to the
CCRN Certification credential requirements...
John there is only one step higher than a CCRN Certification... And it is a herculean step indeed!
That being a
Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistsCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) are the highest-paid position in the field of nursing. Far higher than any other Nursing Credential.... Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists typically earn $203,090 annually, thus CRNAs earn significantly more than any other type of nurse or nursing specialty... Period!
I can't in good faith recommend this career path, only mention it's existence....
Those who can endure the trials & tribulations of obtaining (at a minimum) a Master's Degree (and soon to be required) at Doctorate Degree should even think about this seriously...
The only major difference between a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and an Anesthetist is that the later requires completion of
Three Years of Residency in a Hospital... Thus a CRNA is in essence a highly trained medical professional at nearly the same level as a Medical Doctor. CRNA are allowed to administer Anesthesia to patients WITHOUT being under the supervision of a Licensed Medical Doctor... Enough Said.
Wishing your granddaughter much Joy and success on her epic career journey...
She's literally one in a million in my mind's eyes and a gift to all those in need of highly skilled medical intervention.