Finding your first nursing job can be challenging for new graduate nurses. Here are a few tips to help get you started.
Networking is key for both developing a support network and finding a job. Keep in touch with your classmates, mentors and professors. They can provide you with advice, support and referrals for a job. LinkedIn is a great professional networking tool and should be utilized.
Your first job will not necessarily be your ideal job but you will learn a great deal. If you are unclear as to which area to specialize in, you could consider float nursing which will give you a chance to try out a variety of different specialties.