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Illustration of a computer with background check on the screen.Career CornerBackground ChecksWhat nurses should know about this step in the job application process...your nursing license status with the BRN. Your BRN record will include the following information: License status: whether you have a full unrestricted license to practice or if your license...
A photo array of the 16 chief nursing officers who participated in the roundtableCNO Roundtable 2026Q1. What is the biggest issue facing California nurse leaders today?PRESSING CHALLENGES...Murphy • USC Verdugo Hills Hospital I believe financial headwinds are the most pressing challenge in Southern California. Jinhee Nguyen • Huntington Health Navigating the rapid acceleration of technology and...
Illustration of a young mother holding a baby surrounded by daisiesFeatureA Movement Rooted in GratitudeHow the DAISY Award Transformed nursing recognition...of excellence, which in turn helps to promote and sustain them while also strengthening morale and engagement. Extraordinary Is Everywhere Many nurses have long resisted the label “extraordinary,” downplaying their...
Two nurses at the station, one looking exasperatedFeature“You’re in Charge Now!”The messy, humbling, and ultimately rewarding journey from bedside to relief to charge to manager...textbooks don’t cover, but that every nurse leader must learn. PART I From Bedside Nurse to Relief Charge Nurse: Leadership Without Authority Nursing school teaches you a lot of things,...
Illustration of a smiling nurse on the telephoneCareer CornerAfter the Job OfferManaging what comes next...expectations, an appropriate question to ask is, “Is there any room for negotiating this rate?” You can also clarify your years of experience as an RN and make sure that...

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Illustration of male nurse in blue scrubs writing a thank you noteCareer CornerAfter the Job InterviewThese savvy follow-up tips will help to make you a stronger candidate...of interviews are requested, please accept the requests promptly and graciously. Being asked to return for multiple interviews is an indication that you are a top candidate. Also, later interviews...
Illustration of nurse pushing her hands away as if not listeningFeatureNurses and BullyingWorkplace culture expert Renee Thompson discusses what’s changed, what hasn’t, and where we go from here...gotten worse in recent years, or are they finally changing for the better? Working Nurse asked an expert. Renee Thompson, RN, DNP, FAAN, is the founder and CEO of the...
Illustration of a nurse shaking hands with a recruiter.Career CornerHow to Evaluate a Prospective EmployerUse these strategies to decide if the job is the right fit for you...decision. Your future happiness depends on it. LEVELL ROMEYN has 28 years’ experience as a nurse recruiter at various Southern California hospitals. Recently retired, she shares her insight with our...
Illustration of a male nurse in a Christmas sweater holding a pie.FeatureThe Secret to a Legendary Holiday PotluckWhere reputations, and memories, are madeHospital holiday potlucks are where nursing legends are made. They can turn a chaotic 12-hour shift into something that feels merry, even if your badge reel ends up covered in...
Illustration of male nurse holding a resumeCareer CornerNurse Resume Q&AHow to present your experience clearly and confidently to your future employer...to leave out. Here are answers to some commonly asked resume questions. • How many pages should my nursing resume be? What if I have a lot of experience? Your...