Despite the myths to the contrary, newly qualified nurses can start their registered nursing career in primary or community care and do not need to have any experience of working in a hospital before they do. Shape of Caring supports the policy direction and the fact that patients tell us that they prefer to have their health outcomes met at or near to where they live and care is therefore increasingly being delivered in community and primary care settings. Sarah O'Donnell from The Manor Medical Practice, Bradford District illustrates the challenges faced by nurses when considering options for their first destination as a newly qualified nurse and demonstrates that career pathways are available in both of these settings. Connect with us: Website - https://www.hee.nhs.uk/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nhshee/ Twitter - @NHS_HealthEdEng Instagram - NHSHealthEducationEngland