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A gap in your nursing employment is rarely a dealbreaker. Hiring managers mainly want to know three things: why you …
To compare nursing job offers, add up the total value of each one (base pay, differentials, bonuses, retirement match and …
Send a short, specific thank-you email to each person who interviewed you within 24 hours. Then wait until the decision …
Save the last few minutes of a nursing job interview for questions about staffing, orientation and career growth. Those three …
Most new grad nurse interviews mix four kinds of questions: personal, behavioral, clinical scenario and fit. Answer each one with …
Behavioral interview questions ask you to describe how you handled a real situation in the past, such as a difficult …
A nursing cover letter is a one-page letter, usually 250 to 400 words, that names the exact position and unit, …
A strong nursing resume lists your RN license, certifications, clinical experience and education in a clean, scannable format, then adds …
To prepare for a nursing job interview, research the facility and unit, match your experience to the job posting, and …
For most nursing interviews, business professional or business casual clothes are the safe choice, with comfortable shoes for a unit …
Resigning from a nursing job well protects your references, your rehire eligibility and your license. Learn what to check before …
A counteroffer can make sense if pay was your only reason for leaving and the new terms are in writing. …
A nursing job post can tell you a lot before you apply. Learn the red flags to watch for, from …
In a panel or peer interview, several people from the unit interview you at once, often including staff nurses. Learn …
How to answer why do you want to work here in a nursing interview: what the interviewer is really asking, …
Strong references can close the deal on a nursing job offer. Learn who makes a good nursing reference at each …
What nursing employers usually check before your start date, how drug screens and medical review work, your general rights under …
No nursing experience yet does not mean nothing to show. Learn which jobs hire new nurses, how to turn clinicals …
How to find a nursing job after being fired: learn how the separation is recorded, check whether your license is …
A line-by-line way to read a nursing offer letter: pay and differentials, unit, shift and FTE, bonus repayment terms, benefits …
A nurse residency program gives new grads paid, structured support during the first year: precepted orientation, classes, a cohort and …