TABLE 6.

Specialty skill utilisation strategies.

Personal transition suggestions by IQNs	Proposed strategies
Open Mind	Embracing an open‐minded approach as part of their personal strategy empowers individuals to readily welcome career prospects, engage in self‐improvement through reskilling, and exercise patience while waiting for an entry into the right specialty
Gaining Additional Education	Pursuing additional education in Australia has proven beneficial in terms of skill enhancement and the expansion of career opportunities has helped some IQNs
Networking and Building Relationships	The value of networking with colleagues and peers in the nursing field, which eventually led to opportunities in their desired specialties was highlighted by IQNs
Keeping Skills Active	Working in other nursing roles, such as aged care or emergency, to keep the skills active while waiting for opportunities in their desired specialties was another tip mentioned by participants
Staying Committed	Many participants emphasised the significance of dedication and diligent effort as essential factors in attaining their career objectives
Having an Alternative Plans	Some nurses maintained an alternative career plan and were willing to accept any nursing job initially, then gradually move toward their desired specialties