I am fortunate to have the ability to utilize my nursing experience every day to recruit nurses. Taking my many years of hospital, nursing home and home care experience and applying it to identifying which nurses would fit in which environments is my energy and… read more →
In a competitive job marketplace, it is important to have an edge up on the other candidates. Whether you are a nurse with a ton of experience or a new graduate looking for an entry-level job, you still have to market yourself the right way.… read more →
I came across one of the best “what people think I do / what I really do” for pediatric nurses. This internet meme puts together a set of stereotypes and preconceived notions about the pediatric nurse profession. I found this meme via scrubsmag. Do you… read more →
Certified Nurses Day will be held on Tuesday March 19th this year (2013). In 2008, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) collaborated to create Certified Nurses Day and garner support from leading nursing organizations and governments including the US… read more →
As a certified nursing assistant (CNA), you may diligently care for your patients, but how well do you care for your own resume? If you think your resume could use some TLC, check out this sample resume for an experienced CNA below for ideas on… read more →
This guest post is brought to you by the Infusion Nurses Society. The INS community consists of thousands of professionals who are committed to the art and science of infusion nursing. We share that commitment, and together we continue our work to enhance our specialty practice. Every year… read more →
Author: Rosemarie Eccleston – Senior Vice President, Nursing Services Putting together a well thought out cover letter and nursing resume that is truly representative of one’s accomplishments can be a formidable task for many job seekers. Your cover letter should be polite, concise and to… read more →
2012 was a big year for news, especially for nurses! From massive hiring’s to firings, supportive laws to discriminatory laws, below are the top 5 nursing stories of 2012. 1. Hospitals Refusing To Hire Obese Employees? It was reported that a hospital in Texas (Citizen’s… read more →
On January 1st, 2013, President Barack Obama signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act, effectively averting the fiscal cliff. This will spare Medicare providers a 2% payment reduction that would have gone into effect on January 1st. Its passage was not easy, however, as Congress was… read more →
Is nursing still a good profession to get into? Where will the jobs be located? Here’s what nurses stand to gain in the near distant future… We’ve pulled together the numbers to help you plan your next steps (and determine where your competition lies). These… read more →
