Career Advice for Nurses

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How to craft the perfect resume

Look to spiff up your resume? The Nerdy Nurse has some great tips for crafting the perfect resume and landing your dream job.

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Is your nursing job right for you?

How do you figure out where you belong? And, more importantly, how do you figure out where you don’t?

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Helpful NP vs. DNP infographic

Which career option is better for you? Check out this enlightening infographic that could help you decide!

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10 über-useful tips for getting what you want at work

Persuasive speaking not exactly your forte? You can still get exactly what you want (and need) on the job with these tips!

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Round up: Top places to work in the U.S.

We’ve rounded up our best stories on where to work in the U.S., broken down by region, salary and benefits! Did your hospital make the cut?

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How to further your education while keeping your job

Thinking about heading back to school, but can’t afford to quit work while you go? Get tips on how to do both successfully (and without pulling all your hair out from stress!).

The indispensable nursing gear list

The indispensable nursing gear list

Once you’ve pocketed these “must haves,” you won’t know how you ever lived without them!

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5 benefits to working an OR job

RNs working in the OR (known as circulators) experience many advantages that a standard floor nursing job just can’t offer. Here are five of the top benefits to working in the OR.

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Nursing: 5 things I wish I knew when I graduated

Getting ready to graduate? Make the transition from student to professional a little easier with these 5 tips from an experienced nurse!

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The secret to landing a more desirable job

Looking to move on from your current gig? These four tips just might help you land your dream job!

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8 things you can do to help your patients’ families

As a nurse, you can help guide a struggling family through the hospital ropes…but it’s hard to know what you can and should offer. Here’s my story and some tips.

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8 pros and cons of agency work

What’s agency nursing REALLY like? Here’s an inside look (including some things you may not have guessed).

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5 signs of a great place to work

Before you blurt out “Yes!” to the first job offer that comes your way, make sure you stop and look around—is this workplace the right one for you?

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20 tips for nurse noobs

Nurse Sean shares tips to help you through your “inexperienced” phase!

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4 LinkedIn groups new nurses should join

Looking to connect with other nurses online? Check out the top LinkedIn groups you should be following…and why!