What Every Nurse Should Consider When Seeking Employment
Sometimes we are rather timid when seeking a new job. The employer is in control, asking all of the questions and making the decisions. At least that is what we think. The reality is that the job seeker should be every bit as inquisitive as the employer. Think about the number of times you have been working somewhere for six months and you say to yourself, "If I had only known about this......"

This article, part of the Hallmarks of the Professional Nursing Practice Setting of the AACN, (American Association of Colleges and Nursing) will give you some direction on what YOU should be asking in the interview.

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What Every Nurse Should Consider When Seeking Employment
By AACN

Finding the right practice environment that values your education is essential to your long term success and job satisfaction as a nurse. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has developed this brochure to assist nursing students, educated at the baccalaureate level and above, in making the best decision on where to practice following graduation.

Asking the Right Questions
AACN has identified 8 key characteristics or hallmarks you should examine when screening potential employers. Each hallmark identified in this brochure is followed by suggested questions that you may ask during an interview.


Does your potential employer ...

Manifest a philosophy of clinical care emphasizing quality, safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, continuity of care, and professional accountability.

Does the organization’s written philosophy and mission statement reflect an emphasis on quality, safety, interdisciplinary collaboration........

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The United States is in the midst of a nursing shortage that is expected to intensify as baby boomers age and the need for health care grows. Compounding the problem is the fact that nursing colleges and universities across the country are struggling to expand enrollment levels to meet the rising demand for nursing care.

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is concerned about the nursing shortage and is working with schools, policy makers, kindred organizations, and the media to bring attention to this health care crisis. AACN is working to enact legislation, identify strategies, and form collaborations to address the nursing shortage. To keep stakeholders abreast of current statistics related to the shortage, this fact sheet has been developed along with a companion Web resource.

Current and Projected Shortage Indicators According to the latest projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published in the February 2004 Monthly Labor Review, more than one million new and replacement nurses will be needed by 2012......................

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I’m far from the only fan of finding love at work. Fifty eight percent of the 693 respondents to Vault.com’s 2006 Office Romance survey said they had been in an office romance[1], up from 52 percent two years ago. With people spending ever more time at work, that’s no surprise. Alas, there are ever more minefields. The definition of sexual harassment is ever broadening and employers are ever more wary of sexual discrimination lawsuits. The Vault survey found that 21 percent of employers (probably mostly large corporations) now have dating policies up from 17 percent just a year ago. Here’s how to increase your chances of enjoying romance.........

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Nurses can now get degrees from a top university and doi it all online. These programs are surprisingly affordable and you can work at your own pace.

Are you a busy professional that just does not have time to attend classes in person?

Are you a TRAVEL NURSE who is on the move but needs to upgrade your credentials?

To get information on the following programs just click on the link and fill out the short form. We will make sure the information is provided to you. And good luck!