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Precious
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What's the best way to find out about jobs in this field (nursing)?
The best way to find out about a job in nursing is to use an job search platform or go to an job fair relating to nursing.
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Bailey BSN, RN
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The best way to find out about nursing jobs is to start networking. Your first step would be finding a job at a local hospital. Once you start working at the hospital you can start networking with the nursing staff and eventually find a mentor. You can also volunteer at a hospital and meet other nurses. If you are interested in a particular specialty, you can start with google. I also found books on Amazon when I tried new nursing specialties.
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The best way to find out about nursing jobs is through a google employment site in the city and state for which you are interested. You may also contact your local State Board of Nursing.
Dr. Colette Forde RN, DNP, CNM
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It is not difficult to source jobs in the nursing field. There is some variation in how they are advertised, based on where you live, and what type of nursing job you are looking for. Hospitals have their own career section on their websites. Some have the month and the year of posting. Large academic medical centers do not need to rely on job platforms such as Indeed. Generally the vacancies posted in the career section of their own website are current. Smaller hospitals do not have the same financial resources to keep their website up to date so if the jobs here are not dated, they may not always be vacant at the time you are searching. Vacancies are posted daily so you need check the websites you are interested in on a regular basis.
Using a multi-pronged approach is always best. Check the hospital (s) websites, then go to large job platforms such as Indeed or Zip Recruiter. Your school may host an open house before you graduate and when colleges do this, local hospitals will send recruiters to the school and this gives you an opportunity to speak with nurses and recruiters from various hospitals. Many times these are virtual or hybrid. Hospitals will also advertise open houses on their own internet site.
Professional nursing organizations usually host a job vacancy site on their platform and in many cases you do not need to pay a membership fee to access this area. Networking while still in school is best. Speak with nurses on the units/floors you are sent to when fulfilling your clinical semesters in nursing school. This is your best opportunity to learn about the institution, what areas have openings, opportunities to grow and advance your career. Make sure to speak with more than one nurse as everyone will give you different perspective. If you find a unit you are really interested in, make an appointment to speak with the NM, bring your resume and dress professionally. Meeting virtually is also an option but the same rules apply - be prepared to email your resume and dress professionally.
It is always advisable to have a list of questions ready before speak with a recruiter or Nurse Manager. Take your time making this list and prioritize your questions. You may only get 30 mins to speak with a Nurse Manager (sometimes less) as they are extremely busy so you need to be respectful of their time.
Good luck in your search and enjoy your journey. You are entering a fantastic profession.
1. Decide what area of nursing you are interested in ?
2. Check the hospital websites first, then job platforms, looking for open houses as well as job postings
3. Make sure your resume is up to date, always use spell check, and check for errors in grammar.
4. Network
5. Be open to listening to the nurses who work in the institution you are interested in.
Using a multi-pronged approach is always best. Check the hospital (s) websites, then go to large job platforms such as Indeed or Zip Recruiter. Your school may host an open house before you graduate and when colleges do this, local hospitals will send recruiters to the school and this gives you an opportunity to speak with nurses and recruiters from various hospitals. Many times these are virtual or hybrid. Hospitals will also advertise open houses on their own internet site.
Professional nursing organizations usually host a job vacancy site on their platform and in many cases you do not need to pay a membership fee to access this area. Networking while still in school is best. Speak with nurses on the units/floors you are sent to when fulfilling your clinical semesters in nursing school. This is your best opportunity to learn about the institution, what areas have openings, opportunities to grow and advance your career. Make sure to speak with more than one nurse as everyone will give you different perspective. If you find a unit you are really interested in, make an appointment to speak with the NM, bring your resume and dress professionally. Meeting virtually is also an option but the same rules apply - be prepared to email your resume and dress professionally.
It is always advisable to have a list of questions ready before speak with a recruiter or Nurse Manager. Take your time making this list and prioritize your questions. You may only get 30 mins to speak with a Nurse Manager (sometimes less) as they are extremely busy so you need to be respectful of their time.
Good luck in your search and enjoy your journey. You are entering a fantastic profession.
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