Career Advice for Nurses

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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?

The indispensable nursing gear list

The indispensable nursing gear list

There are just certain things that are a ‘must’ when riding the nursing roller coaster. And once you have them, you don’t know how you ever lived without them!

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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!

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One easy way to set your resume apart from the pack

Hot tip! Adding an expertise section to your resume can get your application noticed by man and machine. Find out how.

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Three ways to refresh your nursing skills

Are you gearing up to get back into bedside nursing? Check out these tips on refreshing your skills and getting back up to speed.

Does it matter which nursing school you attend?

Does it matter which nursing school you attend?

When it comes to landing your dream nursing gig in this tough job climate, does where you went to school factor highly into the equation?

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Becoming an informatics nurse

Got killer tech skills? A career in informatics may be perfect for you…and Brittney of the Nerdy Nurse has some great tips on how to get into the field!

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Round up: How to relieve your WORST on-the-job anxieties

Does something have you majorly stressed out at work? We’ve got some solutions to help you blast that stress away!

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Is your new degree netting you a higher salary?

Got a master’s or doctorate? That means a better job with higher earnings…or, at least, it should. Here, five tips to turn that higher education degree into higher earnings at work.

Introducing: The nurse’s guide to nursing schools

Introducing: The nurse’s guide to nursing schools

Do you ever wish there were a Yelp for nursing schools? Look no further! Your fellow nurses dished about your school of choice to give you the inside track!