TIPS FOR STUDENT NURSES: RESPONDING TO THE DREAM BUSTERS

I had always dreaming of becoming a nurse and can remember the first time I sat in the auditorium with my fellow classmates and listened to the Dean of the school give her address. I was beaming inside and out! I knew the next few years would be difficult but I was so excited about becoming a nurse that it didn’t matter.

And then I got the first of many negative comments by the dream busters – the nurses who for whatever reason were hell bent on talking my classmates and me out of becoming a nurse.

BUILD WHEN YOU’RE A STUDENT NURSE, AND THE JOBS WILL COME!

Many new nursing graduates are struggling to find their first job working in an acute care environment.  Nurse recruiters can afford to pick the cream of the crop because they are inundated with resumes, phone calls and emails from prospective new nurses!  Unfortunately, by the time some nurses graduate, it may be too late to rise to the top of the pile. 

And that’s why; my advice is to build your resume while you’re still in school.

Welcome to the New Nurse Success Shop

Greetings all student and new nurses!

Welcome to the New Nurse Success Shop. My name is Renee Thompson and I'm the CCO (Chief Connections Officer) for my company, RTConnections, LLC. I've been a nurse for more than 20+ years and STILL LOVE BEING A NURSE! 

If you're a student or new nurse, this blog is for you.

Helping student and new nurses succeed is my favorite thing to do. I truly believe that experienced nurses need to go out of their way to support and nurture future nurses - not "eat" them for breakfast!  I know what it takes to be a successful and want to do everything I can to help you be successful too. 

Next Steps:

1. Subscribe to this blog.

2. Check out my website where you can find other cool resources for student/new nurses on my website (click here).

3. Follow, Like and Subscribe to my various social media platforms where I EDUCATE - CONNECT - and INSPIRE: Current and Future Nurses (you can also access on my website).

Okay. Stay tuned for more and as always, let me know how I can support you. 

Thank you for choosing to become a nurse. Big air hug to you all!

Take care and stay connected!

Renee