Why do I want to become a second career nurse? Nursing school is a commitment so you need to ensure that you are doing it for the right reasons. Think about what is motivating you to make the change. Is it the demand for nurses, the flexibility, the variety of job opportunities or a drive to help others?

Do I have what it takes & the support to make it through nursing school? Find out and understand what the requirements of the nursing program are and make sure that you have a strong support system to get you through an accelerated nursing program. There are many study options to choose from. Good luck!

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In addition to eating a healthy diet and taking the time to exercise, you also need to take care of your mind. Read anything that will uplift you, such as a good book, positive quotes or encouraging thoughts. Listening to music can also uplift you. Stay away from negativity and gossip.

Finally, find emotional support. Everyone, including nurses need someone who they can talk to about their feelings and frustrations.

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A profile photo is an essential part of your profile as it’s the first impression that a profile viewer will get of you. Research shows that profiles with photos attract 14 times more views. Make sure that your photo looks professional.

Add a background image which can make your profile stand out. You can find free ready-made background images online.

The headline is found right below your name and is the first thing that a profile visitor is likely to read. The headline doesn’t have to be just your job title. You can use it to list your nursing specialty. You can also use keywords to make it easier for recruiters & others to find you in a search. Examples of keywords are ’emergency’, ‘home care’ or ‘Nurse Manager’.

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Firstly, use a professional resume template. You can find many of these templates online.

As you are likely to have less job experience, you can also include:

• Any relevant awards or honors received. For example, an educational award or an award received during your clinical rotations.
• Volunteer, summer jobs and work experience in the healthcare field that are relevant to the job.
• Any nursing affiliations you have.

When listing your clinical rotations or senior preceptorship, you should include as many relevant details to the job you are applying to. For example, you could include the type of patients that you worked with.

Finally, being bilingual in a second language is a sought-after skill and should be included.

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Why did I choose nursing? Think about what brings you the most fulfillment in your work and choose a specialty that will help you achieve that.

Which setting suits my personality best? Think about whether you thrive in fast-paced, constantly changing environments, such as an Emergency Room. Or whether you prefer something with a slower, calmer pace with opportunities to build long-term relationships with your patients such as home health.

Which population do I prefer to work with? Think about the population that you would most like to provide care for. Do you prefer working with children, adults or the elderly.

Also, research typical salary to make sure that it is aligned with your expectations, certifications you will need and the educational pre-requisites.

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Firstly, your body language can say a lot, without you saying a word. To improve your body language, try looking at yourself in front of a mirror and make sure that you are standing straight. When communicating with someone, maintain eye contact which shows interest and confidence in yourself.

Practice active listening. Active listening is the type of listening where you convey your understanding by repeating back the main points to the other person.

In nursing you will have a variety of conversations that can lead to different emotions such as anger or upset. Be aware of how your emotions may be affecting the way you communicate and train yourself to remain professional and courteous during difficult conversations.

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Passion – A nurse who is passionate and enthusiastic about the nursing profession, and about caring for their patients, performs better and can inspire passion in others.

Flexibility – Nursing and the entire healthcare industry is a changing and developing field so the willingness to be able to adapt to change is very important. This can include openness to learning new systems or new ways of working.

Positive attitude – A nurse who can maintain a positive attitude and can uplift those around them can help to decrease stress in the work environment. A positive attitude can lead to higher job performance and an increase in patient satisfaction.

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Lifelong learning opens more career opportunities for nurses. For example, you may consider studying for a skills certificate, for example, in nurse leadership or for a Master’s Degree in Nursing. These qualifications will improve your chances of promotion & career advancement and increase your earning potential.

There are many online learning options available, giving you the flexibility to study in your own time. Online learning also allows you to study, despite social distancing measures and closures of learning institutions due to COVID-19.

In addition, best practices in healthcare are always developing. There is always more to learn, so nurses need to develop their knowledge & skills to ensure that they are delivering the best possible care to their patients.

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There is a great career outlook for the nursing profession. The projected growth is faster than other occupations because of the aging population and there is always a need for healthcare. There are many specialties to choose from and opportunities for growth. For example, a nurse can advance into leadership positions such as becoming a Charge Nurse or a Nurse Manager.

Nursing offers a competitive salary and many employers offer benefits such as healthcare plans, 40K/retirement plans, continuing education reimbursement etc.

Nursing provides you with the special opportunity to help and care for others and is a rewarding and meaningful career.

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There are many different job options in nursing and you may be unsure of the best direction to take your career. A recruiter will assess your skills & experience and use their expert knowledge to advise you.

Recruiters often receive exclusive nursing job openings that are not advertised, so you will have access to more jobs. Also, recruiters will search for jobs for you, saving you time sifting through job sites.

Recruiters have experience in resume writing and can ensure that your resume is tailored to the position and presented professionally. This will give you the best chance of getting your resume noticed.

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