Networking is one of the most important career-building tools available. It is an effective sales and marketing strategy for building a positive power base to attain long- and short-term career goals. This educational activity will provide guidance on networking.

Coaching is geared to all nursing staff to improve work performance and to enhance continuous professional development. This CE activity provides nurses with evidence-based information about the critical career development relationship of coaching.

Succession planning encompasses the focused, formal assessment and development of individuals for future positions in leadership. This module informs nurses about methodologies, the importance of a “succession environment” and success measurements.

The preceptor’s role is to help less experienced nurses identify learning needs, set goals for improvement and provide feedback on their progress. This CE course provide nurses with knowledge and insights into the preceptor role.

Social media can affect our careers in ways we never would have imagined. Content taken in the wrong context can damage our professional reputation. This module helps you learn how to use social media like Facebook, Twitter and blogs to boost your career.

Are you trying to decide which specialty to pursue, how to begin your professional nursing career, or how to make a change to an existing career? Learn about how you can make your personality characteristics work for you by considering correlated nursing specialties and environments you might enjoy more than others.

Nurses are known for taking care of others at the cost of their own wellbeing. Lack of self-care can lead to compassion fatigue, personal health issues, and a lack of work life balance. When a nurse takes the time to care for themselves, both their colleagues and patients will reap the benefit.  Self-care and time management are key to helping yourself be successful.

Mentoring is not new to nursing; however, nurses often confuse mentoring with other career development relationships, such as coaching or precepting. This CE course features information about the mentor/protégé relationship, the benefits of such relationships and how to go about establishing one.

With recent mergers, downsizing of facilities and the impact of new healthcare initiatives, the concise, comprehensive resume has become a critical element in finding a position. This program will update nurses’ expertise in formulating professional resumes and cover letters.

Looking for a position outside of the traditional acute care setting? Nursing is filled with so many opportunities one can never get bored! However, there are many possibilities when looking at everything across a continuum. Learn about different settings and how you can transition successfully from one setting to another.