Welcome to the Nursing Community!
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 MyPenn (formerly 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.
Nurse recruiters are also posting on Handshake for various RN, APRN and other nursing positions. Below you will find some specialized resources for the nursing job search.
BSN/MPN Job Search
A good place to start for RN positions are Nurse Residency Programs, which are especially tailored for new graduate nurses. These programs tend to be more time-sensitive with application deadlines, so it’s best to search for them first. The Vizient/ACCN list is fairly comprehensive, but also do your own searches as well.
Another helpful resource for RN job listings is LiquidCompass which allows searching for “New Grad Eligible” or “New Grad Exact” positions. To brainstorm more employer options, consider resources such as the ANCC Magnet Organization List and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals by Specialty Rankings.
For students seeking summer or part-time opportunities, see our Externships and Opportunities listing and use LiquidCompass to search for “Student Eligible” or “Student Exact” positions.
A proactive strategy for preparing for your job or internship search is to use our Clinical Rotations Worksheet for reflecting on your development as a student nurse.
Slides for BSN or MPN students on Resume and Cover Letter Writing and Interviewing Preparation are available.
MSN/DNP Job Search
For those seeking APRN (NP, CNS, Midwife) positions, the Consortium of Advanced Practice Providers offers a list of postgraduate APRN residencies. In addition, LiquidCompass allows for searching for jobs for new APRNs as well as roles in nurse management/leadership and public health.
For those seeking opportunities at Federally Qualified Health Centers, the HRSA Health Workforce Connector is a helpful resource.
BSN/MPN Resume Samples
MSN/DNP Resume Samples
