career development

What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My First RN Job

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

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

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

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

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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Announcing the Lighthouse Award

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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Getting Ready for Graduation: Navigating the Unknown    

You've made it. That last assignment, discussion post, and exam are all on the horizon, and you can finally see the bright light at the end of what seemed at many times, a very dark tunnel. You've […]

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The Evolution of Hiring Criteria for New Graduates

From Florence Nightingale to the present, the value, importance, and respect for nurses has remained strong.  Nurses have been rated as the most trusted profession by the 2020 Gallup Survey and is the […]

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Is Emergency Nursing for You?

Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment with an unpredictability to what your shift may bring? If you do, emergency nursing may be for you. The role of an emergency room nurse is portrayed heavily in […]

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Is Public Health Nursing for You?

Would you like to make an impact on populations with high rates of risky behaviors, unplanned pregnancies, and infectious disease? Does creating a campaign to decrease child abuse or improve prenatal […]

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