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## [What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My First RN Job](https://blog.liquidcompass.com/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-starting-my-first-job)

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After I graduated from nursing, I began my first job in a specialized nursing unit — labor and delivery. I was delighted because who gets hired to their dream job on the first application?

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## [The Risks of Using AI for Resume and Cover Letter Writing](https://blog.liquidcompass.com/the-risks-of-using-ai-for-resume-and-cover-letter-writing)

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As technology continues to advance, more job seekers are turning to AI-generated resumes and cover letters as a way to stand out in a competitive job market. However, recruiters are becoming \[…\]

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## [Guidance for New Nurses on Typical Interview Questions](https://blog.liquidcompass.com/guidance-for-new-nurses-on-typical-interview-questions)

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Every interview will be conducted based on the hiring managers approach, but even so there are common question you are likely to encounter. Here are some of them along with ideas to help you prepare, \[…\]

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## [How My Nursing Career Evolved as My Interests Expanded](https://blog.liquidcompass.com/how-my-nursing-career-evolved-as-my-interests-expanded)

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When asked, most nurses will say that they went into nursing to help people. The idea of helping people on the best and worst days of their lives was initially what drew me into nursing. Over my \[…\] 

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## [5 Benefits of Joining a Professional Nursing Organization](https://blog.liquidcompass.com/5-benefits-of-joining-a-professional-nursing-organization)

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When I was a young nurse, I was only interested in my job at the hospital. I loved the bedside and believed that professional organizations were meant for the administrative and political types. I \[…\] 

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## [Because I Am a Nurse - Touching a Holocaust Survivor’s Life](https://blog.liquidcompass.com/4-things-every-nurse-should-know-about-negotiating-a-salary-0)

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I started my nursing career in the cardiac intensive care unit. Right out of the gate, I really threw myself under the bus. It was hard, stressful, and demanding work. Within my first year as a \[…\] 

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## [Announcing the Lighthouse Award](https://blog.liquidcompass.com/whats-behind-the-lighthouse-award-for-nurses)

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## ***What’s Behind the $3000 Lighthouse Award for Nurses?***

From a distance it can seem like there is a big divide between those on the frontline delivering care to patients, and companies building tools \[…\]

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## [You Probably Don’t Remember Me…](https://blog.liquidcompass.com/you-probably-dont-remember-me-)

Do you ever wonder if your nursing efforts truly make a difference in someone's life? As we put our heart and soul into our work, does it sometimes feel thankless and unappreciated? At times, most \[…\]

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## [Belonging: A Fundamental Feeling We All Crave](https://blog.liquidcompass.com/belonging-a-fundamental-feeling-we-all-crave)

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Such a simple word for a huge concept. Whether it’s a part of a family, friends or coworkers, most people have an inherent desire to be an important part of something greater than themselves. Most \[…\] 

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## [A Nurse’s Story of Creativity, Determination, and Triumph](https://blog.liquidcompass.com/a-pediatric-nurses-story-of-determination-and-triumph)

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During my 22 years of being a pediatric nurse, there have been many ups and downs. This job takes a great deal of energy, compassion, and strength, and let’s face it—it is HARD. So, after 22 years, \[…\]

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