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,...
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#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...
Nursing Career Coach: How To Find The Best One For You
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 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....
NP Credential Organization: Steal My System
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 have to organize your credentials as an np, which I break down step by step here. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the...
How To Get A New Grad Nurse Practitioner Job (+ When To Start Applying for NP Jobs)
Figuring out how to get a new grad nurse practitioner job can be stressful. Just 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...
How To Become A Nurse Practitioner (no matter your background)
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 an np! Sure, the obvious final...
[VIDEO] This ONE App Can Organize Your Professional Life
Click HERE to sign up for your FREE Trello account! Get my credential organization system and a copy of this trello board in my Résumé Template Bundle! Whether you are an experienced nurse or new graduate, chances are you are familiar with the frustration of...
[VIDEO] Overview of My Products, Services, and Pricing
Pretty regularly, I field questions from people in my audience trying to figure out which of my products or services is right for them. I offer a variety of résumé products and services that support career strategy for nurses. So, as you can imagine, that is highly...
[VIDEO] How I Paid Off $133k of Nursing Student Loans in 7 Years
There are some hot topics in the professional & post-graduate world, and I think one of the hottest topics is student loans. Few of us escape higher education without them, and even those of us positioned with decent salaries somehow end up spending the...
How Long Should You Stay in a Nursing Job?
Q: How long should I stay working in a nursing job, especially if I know it’s not the perfect job for me? Is it better to gain experience by advancing within one unit/setting or should I try out a couple of different setting in order to discover what I’m most...