2. Failing to focus
As a nurse you were always busy. Now your routines are changing. You may fall into the trap of thinking that you have free time to smell the roses, go for a walk, fix the car/garden or finally get to the mall—WRONG! You only have free time if you have created a detailed plan for your job hunt. This includes a list of your daily activities for finding your next job (eight hours minimum). If your to-do list is complete before third shift, then it was too short. That’s right! Focusing and getting organized from the beginning will preserve some of your good work habits and help you cut the time of being unemployed.
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Is Vlad a Nurse??? I love how these people who have absolutely no idea what we do and how we workd give advise on profession. Go to an expert and ask another nurse.
Dear Lecia,
Thanks for your comment. I did spend 5 years – between 2004 and 2009 with Tufts Medical Center, working closely with the OR nurses. I am not a nurse — my position was Business Manager Perioperative services. I am curious as to what career advice you found to be “absolutely” out of line with your profession? I would be happy to learn from you if you have any specific advice to offer. You can post a comment or email me directly. Thanks.
Job search in nursing is totally different than looking for a business job. I have 30 years experience in IT with much of it in contracting/consulting. There is no nursing shortage if there really was the jobs would be there instead of filled by those from other countries.