Are you currently an RN who has been working in the field for years, or perhaps still relatively new to the position? Do you enjoy working in the healthcare industry, giving back to patients, and feeling as though you’re making a difference in people’s lives? While this is all wonderful, the fact is that once you become an RN, that doesn’t have to be the end of the road, and it doesn’t have to be your final career that you are stuck with until you’re ready to retire.

For many RNs, there is that desire to keep pushing, to rise to the next level and truly master those more senior positions. So, how can you achieve this? This is exactly when it can be well worth your time to look into your Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), which makes it possible for you to deliver that next level of care and service. But how exactly can a DNP change your career trajectory for the better? Let’s get more specific. [Read more…]

It can be rewarding to work as a virtual assistant who specializes in working with real estate and mortgage financing professionals. But it can also be tough, especially when there’s an economic downturn; the recession that came near the end of the last decade taught us that. Realtors–even successful ones–have to drastically cut their budgets, and the first thing to go are service providers who bill at an hourly rate. When there is work it can be tough to get paid; Realtors have to prioritize the people who can turn out the lights first. 

That being said, you can be the type of real estate virtual assistant who weathers the storms. Here are a few tips from the voice of experience.

Establish Yourself as an Expert

Maybe we should back up and take it one step further: First, become an expert. Then, establish yourself as an expert. Here’s the deal: There are many, many places online where your clients can go to find someone to do one-off tasks for them. Why should they hire you?  [Read more…]

Did you know that approximately 70% of moms with kids younger than 18 are in the labor force? That’s a 47% jump from 1975! If you’re a stay-at-home mom returning to work, know it is possible to handle both.

Now that you’re about to start applying, it’s time to dust off the only resume! Here are five resume tips for moms returning to work. with these tips, you can improve your resume and find a job you love.

Start your job hunt with these five resume tips! [Read more…]