Networking as a Student

[rugbynurse93]

I am graduating with a BSN from a Central Indiana university in about 16 months. I understand this may be a bit too early, but does anyone have any advice on how to network in the nursing field? I really want to get out of the midwest and plant my seed in a larger city. I am good with people, but I am not sure where to begin marketing myself. I am thinking of nursing symposiums? Should I stop short of going into hospitals when I go to bigger cities and talking to the HR department?

Any advice would be appreciated, thanks

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

Join professional organizations and attend the local meetings. This gives you the opportunity to network with nurses in desired specialties if the organization is associated with a nursing specialty. Many organizations offer discounted rates to students.

[caliotter3]

Have you become acquainted with classmates that are already employed in healthcare? Fellow students in my daughter's nursing school class were setting her up with potential work.