Course descriptions from the nurse.com website:
Resumes: The Recruiter’s Perspective
Sheila J. Leis, MSN, RN, BC
The goal of this continuing education program is to update nurses’ expertise in formulating professional resumes and cover letters. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to identify the importance of the resume and cover letter to the employment process, describe content appropriate for a nurse’s resume, and prepare an effective resume and cover letter or update an existing one.
RN to BSN: Aligning Your Personality Characteristics with Your Career Goals
Keith Carlson, RN, BSN, NC-BC
With the recommendation that 80% of nurses hold a bachelor’s degree by 2020, many RN’s may be considering advancing their education. Have you considered what areas within nursing you might like to explore? Might certain personality characteristics help you enjoy some nursing specialties more than others? Is your dream to work in management, administration, education or research? Is your desire to avoid specific job duties such as management? Try to align your strengths and personality characteristics with a nursing role you might enjoy! Perhaps there is an area of nursing you haven’t considered as a possibility for you. As you decide to further your education, an analysis of research and individual personality characteristics may help you align your goals within nursing areas you might enjoy the most.
Looking Toward the Future: Nursing Roles Across the Continuum
Jennifer S. Mensik, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Looking for a position outside of the traditional acute care setting? Nursing is filled with so many opportunities one can never get bored! However, there are many possibilities when looking at everything across a continuum. Learn about different settings and how you can transition successfully from one setting to another!
Creating a Professional Practice Environment in any Healthcare Setting
Deborah Maust Martin, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC, FACHE
Regardless of your work setting, research shows that an improved work environment is linked to less nurse burnout and less job dissatisfaction. Creating a professional practice environment is no easy task! Whether you are a nurse manager or staff RN, there are many ways you can influence change for the better!
Nurse, Take Care of Thy Self
Kim Richards, RN, NC-BC
Nursing is a stressful profession! Nurses are known for taking care of others at the cost of their own wellbeing. Lack of self-care can lead to compassion fatigue, personal health issues, and a lack of work life balance. When a nurse takes the time to care for themselves, both their colleagues and patients will reap the benefit. As easy as it sounds, it can be hard to create a work life balance, exercise, and be a nurse role model. When pursuing continuing education or a new professional role, self-care and time management are key to helping yourself be successful.
