Welcome to the Nightingale College Alumni Association
Career Services
Nightingale's Career Services Department is here to support nursing students and graduates as you transition from the classroom to clinical practice and beyond. Whether you're preparing for your first job, pursuing advanced roles, or navigating career changes, we provide personalized guidance and resources to help you succeed in every stage of your nursing career.
Our specialized services include:
- Resume and Cover Letter Writing: Receive expert support in creating professional, nursing-specific resumes and cover letters that highlight your clinical experience, certifications, and strengths.
- Interview Preparation: Learn how to mentally prepare for interviews and present yourself as a strong candidate by aligning your experience and skills with the job description. We’ll help you learn how to communicate your fit for the role with clarity and confidence.
- 1:1 Career Advising: Meet with a career advisor for individualized support, including resume and cover letter feedback, interview preparation, and guidance to begin your job search with a clear plan.
- NCLEX Testing Fee Reimbursement: Eligible nursing graduates can receive reimbursement for NCLEX exam fees to support your path to licensure, and we are here to walk you through the process.
- Job Search Assistance: Access curated job postings, application guidance, and tools to connect with healthcare employers looking for skilled nursing professionals.
- Career Development Webinars: Join webinars offered each semester on topics relevant to nursing careers including, resume tips for new grads, interview preparation, negotiating salary and benefits, LinkedIn, and much more.
Your journey into nursing is just beginning—and we're here to help you take the next step!
Build Your Brand
Resume and Cover Letter:
Chronological Resume Template
Hybrid Resume Template
Cover Letter Guide
Previously recorded webinar "Building a Resume and Writing a Cover Letter":
Watch Webinar
LinkedIn:
Previously recorded webinar "LinkedIn Networking Strategies as a Nursing Professional"
Free Resources
Nightingale Connect
Nightingale Connect is our Career Services platform and includes a comprehensive job board, resource library, event calendar, and more!
Jobscan helps you optimize your resume for any job, highlighting the key experience and skills recruiters need to see. Their free plan includes 5 free resume scans on signup, 5 free resume scans monthly, ATS & Recruiter Findings, and more.
Indeed offers various free services including resume reports for personalized suggestions, interview guides, AI interview practice, and more.