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The following sampling of tools and resources should be combined with your own research. We suggest you use targeted keyword searches to find representative employers and opportunities, explore professional associations, join LinkedIN groups, and browse additional job board postings. Remember to also search LinkedIN and QuakerNet to connect with Penn alumni in fields related to your interests.

We also suggest using the Career Exploration section of our website for more information or researching by major.

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Is Nursing Leadership Right for You?

November 15, 2019

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The calling to go into nursing leadership is undeniable for many nurses. Others may feel the urge, but are hesitant or even doubt their ability to manage nursing staff, troubleshoot patient care concerns, and collaborate with the administration. …

By Melissa Mills, MHA, BSN, RN - Hospital Recruiting

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants – The Hot Jobs of Healthcare

November 6, 2019

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How many times have you visited a doctor’s office, urgent care, or hospital and received treatment by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant? Chances are high that it was more than a few times. This is not a surprise …

By Jennifer Alexander, SHRM-CP - Hospital Recruiting

How Can Board Certification Further Your Nursing Career?

October 11, 2019

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Board certification is perhaps one of the most underutilized methods that nurses have available for advancing their nursing careers. Board certifications are issued by professional organizations to nurses who have met the criteria that each particular organization sets …

By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - Hospital Recruiting

An Environment Like No Other

October 9, 2019

This is part of series of posts by recipients of the 2019 Career Services Summer Funding Grant. We’ve asked funding recipients to reflect on their summer experiences and talk about the industries in which they spent their summer. You can …

By Career Services

Agency Nursing… the Good, the Bad, the Beautiful

October 2, 2019

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Agency nursing is a relatively unknown and misunderstood field that is growing in need every day. With staffing shortages abounding in medical facilities of all kinds, more and more nurses are needed to fill the void and in …

By Tammy McKinney, RN - Hospital Recruiting

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Handshake is Career Services’ powerful platform for University of Pennsylvania students, postdocs and alumni.  Handshake uses cutting edge technology to …

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LiquidCompass for NursingShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Job board for RN, APRN, and nurse management positions. Offers search function for finding new graduate RN and APRN positions.

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Vault Guide to Nursing JobsShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for a career …

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Health Center Job OpportunitiesShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Health Resources and Services Administration’s Job Board for those interested in working in underserved communities. Allows for searches for positions …

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U.S. News & World Report Hospital RankingsShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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This list provides a number of hospital rankings, including those by specialty and by state

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Directory of Magnet HospitalsShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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This list provides a directory of hospitals that have magnet status.

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