Do nurses use "Linked In"?

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Sorry if this seems like a silly question, but I'm curious to know. My husband is getting out of the military soon, and in one of his "civilian-ready classes," the instructor stressed the importance of creating a LinkedIn profile to establish an online presence if you don't have one already (which, I don't, at least not a presence linked to my identity). I was wondering if nurses use LinkedIn, or if that website is more for people in business/marketing. Again, sorry if this seems like a silly question.

Thank you in advance~ :up:

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I use Linked In as my social media content for prospective employers. I keep it very professional.

My FB acct is not linked to my real name

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I use Linked In as my social media content for prospective employers. I keep it very professional.

My FB acct is not linked to my real name

What kind of information do you keep on it? Just past-employment history? Thank you for your input.

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I created one when I got my RN and was looking for a job. I kind of forgot about it as I found work within a month. However, I have had a couple of recruiters contact me this way...and BSN program advisors looking for students...

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I created one when I got my RN and was looking for a job. I kind of forgot about it as I found work within a month. However, I have had a couple of recruiters contact me this way...and BSN program advisors looking for students...

Wow, that's really cool to hear! I was hoping that there would be opportunities available for nurses through Linked In.

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Specializes in Psych/Mental Health.

I found that many nurses don't use it, but I do. I've also gotten interview request from a recruiter.

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Recruiters use it heavily. It is not a social network like Facebook, use it like an online resume. The same efforts you use to write your resume and cover letter should be put into LinkedIn.

In fact, my company has linked our HR career profiles with our LinkedIn profiles.

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

I've never used LinkedIn, but I do have a resume always on Indeed and Monster, and I regularly get head-hunters contacting me based on those.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

I use it. It is an online resume with even more detail. I have my past employment, accurate representation of my experience, links to articles I have published, a professional picture. I used it heavily for networking when looking for a new position after getting my MSN. I have been contacted by recruiters at times.

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Specializes in Pedi.

I use it now but didn't when I was a floor nurse. I get contacted by recruiters on the regular. Most of the time, it's for jobs I'm not interested in. Once it was for a PT position in NY when my profile clearly states I'm a nurse in Boston.

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Specializes in Urgent Care, Oncology.

I do use Linked In to stay in contact with former employers and co-workers. I have also been required to apply for jobs using Linked In in the past when I was job searching. I keep mine very professional: employment history, school history, volunteering, and nursing-related extracurriculars (ANA, FNA, ONS, etc.).

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Wow, it's awesome to see all of the replies this thread has gotten! Again, thank you to everyone who has commented. It's all helpful.

Should I put non-healthcare-related history on a Linked In profile? I held the same job since I was 16 for 4.5 years (I quit a few months ago). It's not healthcare-related, but I learned a lot about people and customer service, so I feel like it would be relevant.

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