Many nurses face barriers in advancing their careers due to limited access to structured professional development, leadership training, and mentorship opportunities. While clinical expertise is well-developed through practice, gaps remain in areas such as leadership skills, strategic decision-making, health care business knowledge, and professional networking. These gaps can limit opportunities for advancement into leadership, management, or specialized roles. Addressing this gap by providing targeted education, mentorship, and career development resources will empower nurses to expand their career trajectories, enhance job satisfaction, and contribute more effectively to improving patient outcomes and organizational growth.

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Marie Biancuzzo, RN, MS, IBCLC

Marie Biancuzzo is a nationally recognized educator, consultant, and content strategist whose career spans bedside nursing and far beyond. As the founding editor of Nursing for Women’s Health, she shaped the conversation on evidence-based care. She has successfully pivoted into non-traditional roles—developing healthcare courses, serving as university faculty, running a consulting business, and advising medical device companies on education and certification. Her expertise blends clinical insight with instructional design, publishing, and strategic content creation, helping nurses explore new career paths and design learning experiences that deliver real-world results.

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