When you’re in the market for a nursing job, you want to do everything you can to stand out from the crowd, and you absolutely need a flawless and well-written resume that gives a clear picture of your skills, knowledge, […]
Yes, Cover Letters Are Still a Thing — Even for Nurses Read More »
As we mark the annual celebration and recognition of all that the Magnet model represents in healthcare here in the U.S. and around the world, it’s timely to pause to consider just what magnetism is and what makes this metaphor
Exploring the Magnet Metaphor Read More »
At a time of significant instability and uncertainty in 21st-century healthcare, holding onto valuable nursing staff could not be a smarter focus for organizations that want to stay ahead of the game. If nurse attrition is an arch-enemy of high-quality
Nurse Retention — It’s Not About Pizza and Tote Bags Read More »
There’s a puzzling conundrum in the world of nurses and nursing that’s difficult to reconcile because most nurses are kind, caring, and compassionate with their patients but horrid in their treatment of other nurses. Backbiting, bullying, and otherwise ill-treatment are
The Nurse Conundrum — Show Kindness to Patients, Act Awful to One Another Read More »
When you’re a nurse in the process of finding a new position, there’s much to think about during the complex job search journey, from your resume and cover letter to interview prep and negotiating salaries, but one thing many nurses
The Secret Sauce of Professional References Read More »
Job hopping and looking for the best possible opportunity is familiar, even among nurses. When you’re building a nursing career in the healthcare industry, you want to look for better opportunities that may yield more money, more time off, improved
Should You Stay or Should You Go? Job Hopping and the Nurse Read More »
When listening to stories about the nationwide nursing shortage, some of us might immediately think of urban hospitals as the overwhelmed facilities most acutely struggling to care for the citizens of densely populated metropolitan areas. There are approximately 20 million
Addressing Rural Healthcare Concerns Read More »
When sitting in a job interview for a new nursing position, do you feel like you have to be constantly on the defensive? Are you anxious about how to respond to questions geared towards creating a crack in the foundation
Spinning it Positive in a Nursing Job Interview Read More »
Nurses are well-known for focusing their energy on giving and taking care of the needs of others. Whether it’s colleagues, community members, family, neighbors, or friends, a nurse is often on high alert for an SOS they can respond to.
Nurses, Giving, and the Art of Receiving Read More »
According to the Centers for Disease Control, one out of every four American adults lives with a disability (approximately 61 million), and since there are four million nurses in the U.S., a large percentage of nurses are also likely living with disabilities.
Nurses With Disabilities: Still a Lot to Give Read More »
