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This article reviews key trends affecting societal views on aging, examines data on RN retirement, and explores the many opportunities that are open to nurses who are approaching retirement. It describes a new way to think about this phase—preferment— along with strategies for preparing for preferment.

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Preferment: A New Meaning in Retirement

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