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Illustration of a smiling nurse on the telephoneCareer CornerAfter the Job OfferManaging what comes nextCongratulations! You made it through the interview process and have received a job offer. Here’s what to expect now. Salary and Benefits Initially, a verbal offer is extended by the...
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 candidateLanding an interview is a big step in securing your dream job, but the process doesn’t end there. What you do next makes a difference.  Prepare Ahead of Time In addition to any other...
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 youWhen I worked for a Catholic hospital, a new hire came to me on her lunch break on the first day of orientation and told me that she just couldn’t work for us. She said she couldn’t wear...
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...

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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...
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,...