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  • nursing student

    Nursing Students Find Their Calling with P3

    • Jun 3, 2022
    • Mary Therese Phelan

    With graduation just around the corner, one thing University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) student John Vincent Adofina doesn’t have to worry about is the chaotic pressure of landing his first nursing job.

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    Kilgore Nursing Students Graduate with Jobs Lined up Despite Pandemic-Related Challenges

    • May 27, 2022
    • Diante Marigny

    The students overcame much adversity because of the pandemic, however, many graduates have a job already lined up due to nursing jobs being in high demand.

  • female nurse

    Training Collaboration Helps Laid Off Executive Assistant Pursue Sentara Nursing Career

    • May 20, 2022
    • John Shulson

    A pandemic-born effort to help employ Virginians for in-demand jobs is continuing to help workers pivot to new careers.

  • professionals shaking hands

    How Medical Professionals Can Excel in Interviews

    • Jan 11, 2022
    • Matt Craven

    Many medical professionals don’t always put the required work into their preparations.

  • application for employment

    Developing an Effective Job-Hunting Strategy for Medical Professionals

    • Jan 4, 2022
    • Matt Craven

    Everything you say, do and communicate, forms your personal brand, and this is key to how a potential employer will view your application for a job.

  • online job application

    How to Optimize Your Medical Resume for Recruitment Software

    • Dec 28, 2021
    • Matt Craven

    With over 75% of recruiters and employers now using recruitment software to select and manage applicants throughout the recruitment process, it’s crucial that your resume appeals to both humans and the “machines.”

  • manager frowning

    The 5 Biggest Mistakes Made on Medical Resumes

    • Dec 21, 2021
    • Matt Craven

    Whether you are looking for new jobs, posts or grants, it is important to get your resume right.

  • job applicant having interview

    The Importance of Personal Branding for Job Seekers

    • Oct 22, 2021
    • Matt Craven

    The term personal branding is bandied about on a regular basis, but what does it really mean and how can job seekers harness personal branding as a tool for raising their profile and attracting the right career opportunities?

  • Dr. Barbara Broome

    Racism, Nursing, and Strategies for Change

    • Oct 15, 2021
    • Dr. Barbara Broome

    In this guest editorial, Dr. Barbara Broome shares her personal experiences and suggests strategies to address racism in the field of nursing.

  • Ultimate Guide to Nursing Resumes

    • May 26, 2021
    • nurse.org

    With the growing competition for the best nursing jobs, a vague, uninspiring RN resume just won't cut it. The opportunities are vast, employers have diverse needs, and every nurse is unique

  • Labor and Delivery Nursing: How to Get Hired as a New Grad Nurse

    • May 26, 2021
    • NurseAggz

    Watch this video to hear 3 tips on how to land a job in a specialty nursing area as a new graduate nurse.

  • AWHONN’s Pathway in Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses

    • May 26, 2021

    Our new Career Coach, Heretha Hankins, MSN-ED, RNC, has been where you are and is happy to share her expertise exclusively for the AWHONN member community.

  • 25 Reasons To Choose a Career in Nursing

    • May 26, 2021
    • NurseJournal

    Few careers offer the same advantages as nursing: registered nurses earn high salaries, work with interesting people, and - perhaps most importantly - significantly affect people’s lives, often even saving their lives.

  • AWHONN's Career Coach Webinar - Career vs Job

    • May 26, 2021
    • Heretha H. Hankins

    Watch this webinar to identify how jobs develop vs careers; define a career; work on a personal professional journey plan.

  • Career Resources

    • May 26, 2021
    • AWHONN

    The outlook for a nursing career has never been better! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 16 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations.

  • Student Resources

    • May 26, 2021
    • AWHONN

    Are you compassionate, well-organized, calm in a crisis and a critical thinker with good communication skills? A career in women’s health, obstetric or neonatal nursing might be right for you.

  • The Complete Guide to Job Interviews

    • May 26, 2021
    • Angelina Walker

    After all the hard work of nursing school, cramming for the NCLEX, and sending out countless resumes, you've finally secured an interview. So now what? Just show up and win them over with your charming personality?