Getting upper management to notice you, your skills, and your contributions requires a strategy. Here’s the formula to get your boss to see the impact you're making every day.
These four tips will help you land that perioperative dream job.
A large number of perioperative nurses are nearing the end of their career and are looking forward to life after retirement, where they can focus on family and *gasp* themselves.
If you want to make a move, create a job alert on the AORN Career Center site, then sit back and let the listings come to you. If you want to fill a p
We have all been through stressful times that have caused us to lose sleep because of worry. However, the challenges of responding to coronavirus is certainly unprecedented.
In the August 2 issue of Periop Today, Dr. Phyllis provided insight into the value of emotional intelligence in the workplace as being essential to he
No manager wants a stressed-out team. And while employees have some responsibility to monitor their stress levels, leaders need to play a critical role in preventing and remedying burnout.
Are you feeling complacent about your work? If you are like many perioperative nurses, you dreamed of being a nurse since childhood. For others, your
Career health depends on taking in a steady stream of “career” oxygen to improve your professional life and, in turn, improve patient care. AORN has a
If you think you are ready to step up from clinical practice to take on a leadership role, it’s important to understand the true scope of what it takes to be a good perioperative nursing leader. Here are several characteristics of strong perioperative leaders.
Is it time for you to get your career in better condition? Your career deserves the same care and attention you pay to your physical, spiritual and em
Staying resilient during your perioperative nurse job search can be daunting. Don't give up! Let AORN Career Center help.
If you think the job you’re hiring for hasn’t changed in the last five years — or even in the past year — then it’s probably just about the only thing in your facility that hasn’t.
Looking for a new job is a stressful experience. Even more so if you happen to be without a job. We spoke with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan of MFW Consultants about four practical ways to help ease your mind, relax your body, and improve your outlook when looking for your next perioperative position. “Nurses are caretakers and doers, which is a tough combination when the goal is removing stress from your life,” explains Quinlan. Here are four ways to help you feel more relaxed and prepared during your next job search.
You may currently enjoy your job, your colleagues, and your compensation, but that does not mean your resume should be gathering dust deep within your laptop. Supervisors change, coworkers move on and, with a single job listing, your gut can scream, “that’s the one I really want.”
Here’s a round-up of advice from experts on how you can advance in your job, make changes, find satisfaction and, ultimately, achieve your professional goals.
Organizations that foster a positive culture typically have more productive and professionally satisfied employees.
Think of your resume as your professional selfie. It’s the first impression you make on a potential employer, and you control how it’s created.
When you express your honest opinion during an interview, you present yourself as you are, not as who you think the employer wants you to be. But disagreeing with an interviewer isn’t always easy because of the imbalance of power.
You have made the difficult decision to resign from your current position. Now what? How do you gracefully and professionally leave?
