Group work in higher education
Make it work for you. In healthcare, you need not look long or hard to see teamwork in action. Many hospital units run like well-oiled machines under the attention of…
2022-2023 Education and Career Guide
The American Nurse Journal Education and Career Guide brings you editorial content to expand your career horizons. Whether you’re interested in returning to school, contemplating teaching opportunities, or exploring a new career path, read on for tips and ideas to consider as you take your next steps. This career and professional development advice will inspire you in both your current role and future professional nursing positions.
Clinical conferences
Use this unique educational format to enhance learning and engage students. Connecting theoretical undergraduate nursing classroom instruction to clinical practice requires faculty who can help draw direct links between these…
Travel nursing nuts and bolts
Know what to expect to ensure a good experience. No doubt about it. The past 2-plus years have been tough for nursing. With a global pandemic, nurses have been placed…
Addressing the nurse faculty shortage
Filling the gap requires collaboration and preparation. In academic nursing circles, the issues behind the nurse faculty shortage persist as a matter of great and growing concern. As a nation,…
Your résumé: The essential document for career advancement
Stand out from the pack by tailoring your résumé to specific positions. In addition to your nursing license, you should have several documents on hand to establish your professional identity.…
Make dreams come true with goal setting
Nursing: One profession, many careers Professional nursing offers many career and educational paths. But how do you navigate all of the choices? Professional development typically highlights competencies and career ladders…
Recruiting Millennial and Gen Z nurses
Take into account generational and individual preferences to support retention. For years, Cal, a critical care director in a well-known academic medical center, had waiting lists of nurses anxious to…
Travel nursing during a pandemic
The future must ensure physical and mental health safety for all nurses. Travel nurses and staff nurses can agree that we’ve all had to learn how to care for COVID-19…
