Navigating the Job Market: Strategies for Landing a Nursing Job
The nursing profession is ripe with opportunities for nurses, but they still must market themselves professionally to land a desirable job. Find out how.
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How Confident Job Seeking Can Propel Nursing Careers
Each day, nurses exhibit confidence in their practice. Traits like this while essential to patient care can help job seekers grow their nursing careers.
Resume FAQs for Nursing Students and New Nurses
For nursing students and new nurses, it’s always a good time to build your resume. But what details should you include, and what should you leave out?
The Importance of Nursing Internships
Nursing internships offer hands-on clinical experience with patient care, while fostering professionalism and creating networking opportunities.
The Nursing Resume and Cover Letter: Make a Statement When Applying for a Job
Is your nursing resume up to date? Does it have the right keywords? Do you need a cover letter? We answer these questions to prepare you for the job hunt.
What’s So Great About Volunteering?
Have you heard that volunteering is a great resume-builder for nurses? It’s true; and there are many more good reasons to incorporate volunteerism into both your personal and professional lives.
How Much Volunteer Work Should a Nurse List on a Resume?
Career guru Donna Cardillo, RN, responds to a reader's question about listing volunteer work on a resume.
How Much Information Do I Include in the Education Section of My Resume?
Career guru Donna Cardillo, RN, offers tips on what to include - and not include - in the education section of a resume.
Should a New Nurse Include Her GPA on Her Resume?
Dear Donna, Should I include my nursing school GPA on my resume? I've heard different opinions.
How Can an RN Explain a Past Termination Due to Suspicion of Diverting Narcotics During Job Interviews?
I am preparing my resume for a future job hunt. Several years ago, I was terminated on suspicion of diverting narcotics, although there was no drug test which I would have passed. I was simply let go.
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