Now may not seem like the best time to reach out to your network, especially considering meeting up for drinks or coffee isn’t an option. But it’s a new year, and after 13 months of adapting to the current state of the world, people are starting to make moves, and...
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How to Find Nurse Practitioner Jobs Using These Online Search Strategies
If you’re going to start your job search online, I encourage you make sure you’re using the internet to your advantage. In this blog post, you’ll learn how to effectively search online for nurse practitioner jobs, the top 3 advantages of applying online, and the top websites to find jobs as a nurse practitioner.
How to Find a Nursing Job in 2020
A complete look at how to find a nursing job. Whether you’re a new grad or experienced nurse, this is a thorough and practical guide to landing a nursing job.
#005 Ask Amanda Anything: New Grad Nurses
In this episode, I answer some frequently asked questions about how to navigate the job search process as a new graduate nurse.
#004 How I Paid Off $133k of Student Loans
Let’s just cut to the chase. We both know why you are interested in this episode — and it’s not because you’re curious about what my family and I did over the Fourth of July weekend. Yes, it’s true. I really did pay off $133,000 of student loans in seven years. Well,...
#003 Your Résumé Doesn’t Matter as Much as You Think
It might seem counterintuitive to owning a business founded on writing résumés, but I’ve got to be honest. It’s not all about the résumé. I tell you this not to encourage you to neglect your résumé — your résumé truly is your first impression when applying for...
#001: Welcome to the Nurse Becoming Podcast
Well, here we are. After 9 months of dreaming, planning, wanting to back out, and going for it anyway, it’s time — time to hit publish, queue the posts, and introduce the newest branch of The Resume Rx. The Nurse Becoming podcast is something I never...
The Resume Rx’s Ultimate Guide to Paying Off Student Loans!
Let’s just cut to the chase. We both know why you clicked on this post — and yes, it’s true! I really did pay off $133,000 of student loans in seven years. Well, it was actually $110,000 in loans and $23,000 in interest. If you break it down, that’s about $19,000 per...
The Best Resume Writers and Career Coaches for Nurses
Because why not hire an expert so you can focus your energy on becoming one! Here's my list of best resume writers and career coaches for nurses! We’ve all had a lot of free time on our hands these last few months. I know I have at least! And time spent not thinking...
[VIDEO] How to Negotiate a Nurse Practitioner Salary
Take a deep breath, and then repeat after me. "I can negotiate for what I deserve." You CAN negotiate a nurse practitioner salary, and I'm here to help you learn what to negotiate for, and how. First, know that if you are nervous at the thought of how to negotiate...
[VIDEO] How to Prepare for Your Nurse Practitioner Interview
CONGRATS! You’ve just been offered an interview for a nurse practitioner job! *Cue the sweaty palms and tachycardia* If you're immediately wondering the secret to standing out as a top candidate during your interview, keep reading. There are some important differences...
[VIDEO] How to Keep Track of Your Nurse Practitioner Renewals
You may notice that I spend a lot of time discussing NP credentialing in my articles and video content. I recently shared a couple of posts and videos that help explain NP credentialing, and today we're going to talk about tracking. your nurse practitioner renewals....
[VIDEO] Easy Credential Organization for Nurse Practitioners
Last week we went over the definition of credentialing, and with that comes a lot of paperwork. There’s a lot to keep track of now that you’re a nurse practitioner, which I breakdown step by step here. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the paperwork and...
[VIDEO] What is Nurse Practitioner Credentialing?
Have you heard this word over and over but are not quite sure what the heck it means? You’re not alone! Everyone seems to expect NP students and new nurse practitioners to understand credentialing, but few actually do. Let me break down the basics of credentialing,...
[VIDEO] Do NPs Need a Résumé or CV? Watch to Find Out!
Some of the most common questions I get from new graduate nurse practitioners are whether you need a resume or a CV, what's the different between a resume and CV, and what is a CV in the first place?. Many experienced RNs just aren’t sure how their documents and...
[VIDEO] When To Start Applying for NP Jobs and The New Grad Nurse Practitioner Timeline
Thinking about when to start applying for NP jobs can be overwhelming. You have a lot to think about with nurse practitioner school graduation and your board exam coming up. So, as a current NP school student, and soon-to-be new grad NP, when are you supposed to start...
Want to Know How to Become a Nurse Practitioner? Here’s the Inside Scoop!
It’s 2020 and the nurse practitioner career continues to be booming. Many RNs (and non-RNs) are discovering the specialty and want to know how to become a nurse practitioner. The truth is, there are multiple different pathways to become a nurse practitioner! Sure, the...
Is Hiring a Nurse Resume Writer the Right Decision for Your Career?
As you plan out your professional future, whether that includes a job change, promotion, or graduation, you may be wondering: “should I hire a résumé writer?” A more specific question you may be wondering is: “should I hire a nurse résumé writer?” There are certainly...
How To Set Professional Goals to Take Your Nursing Career to the Next Level
Happy 2020! It’s a new year and a new decade, and a great time to think about how to set professional goals. You may have ideas that pop into your head of what you want your professional career to look like, but how do you make those ideas actually happen? The answer...
[VIDEO] This ONE App Can Organize Your Professional Life
Click HERE to sign up for your FREE Trello account! Click HERE to steal my credential organizer board and enroll in my Trello Mini Course. Whether you are an experienced nurse or new graduate, chances are you are familiar with the frustration of organizing and...