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Illustration of male nurse holding a resumeCareer CornerNurse Resume Q&AHow to present your experience clearly and confidently to your future employerWhen applying for a job, small details on your resume can make a big difference. Because every nursing career is unique, it’s not always clear what to include and what to leave out. Here...
Illustration of nurse applying for a job on her computerCareer CornerApplying for a Nursing JobFollow these steps to ace the process and land an interviewWhen you’re applying for a job, your cover letter, resume, and online application are vital to making the very best impression possible. In this column, we’ll explore some suggestions for...
Career CornerInterviewing Tips for Nurse ManagersHow to hire (and keep) the best nurses for your teamIf you’re a nurse manager, hiring qualified nurses and reducing turnover are some of your most important responsibilities. When you’re short-staffed, it’s easy to want to fill...
Purple and lime green illustration of nurse at computerCareer CornerA Nurse’s Guide to Job Interview SuccessWith these expert tips, you can be prepared and feel confident on your big dayThe thought of interviewing for a new job can stress out even the strongest of nurses. The tips below will help you go into your next interview feeling confident and relaxed. We’ll cover...
A woman is smiling at us in business casual clothes on the monitor of the computerFeatureThe Nursing Job InterviewWith our step-by-step guide and sample practice questions, you’ll be fielding offers in no timeIf you’ve been in your current role for a while, your interviewing skills may be a little rusty. If you’ve recently graduated from nursing school, you may not have interviewed for a...

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A nurse in scrubs is shaking hands with someone else. The nurse is holding a pink clipboard in their other handFeatureFinding Your Feet in the Deep EndHone your abilities and one day YOU will be the experienced nurseWhether you’re a new grad or mid-careerist, working alongside established, experienced nurses can be Intimidating. They seem to glide in and out of rooms without a care; their head-to-toe...
Nurse Keith Carlson sits next to his recording equipment with a sign for "The Nurse Keith Show" in the backgroundFeatureThe Allure of the AirwavesThe joys and pitfalls of a podcasting pioneerSitting at my desk, I ponder the microphone that for almost seven years has served as my megaphone for speaking to the wider world. Podcasting is like a virus I haven’t been able to shake,...
Three nurses are talking. Two are in scrubs and one is in casual attire.FeatureChart Your Career CourseHow to find your passion and follow it throughI’ve been fortunate in my professional nursing career, going from staff nurse to chief nurse for a global healthcare information solutions business. Over the years, many people have asked...
A nurse is smiling across a table that has a tablet laying on itFeatureSeven Habits of Highly Effective NursesTake time to reflect on your career and be influenced and inspired by othersDo you want to excel in your professional life? Start by purging any unwanted career-related “clutter” that slows you down or no longer serves any purpose. When studying the careers of...
Five nurses in different scrubs stand next to each other smilingFeatureSix Ways to Improve Collaboration on Nursing TeamsThe goal is to overcome obstaclesIs your unit made up of soloists who’d rather not join the choir? Not only is that lack of collaboration frustrating, it can negatively impact everyone involved — including the patients...