How to Write a Nursing Cover Letter

Posted by Soliant on November 13, 2023November 13, 2023/

How to Write a Nursing Cover Letter

As a prospective nurse, it’s essential to showcase your skills, experience and passion for the profession in the most effective way possible. That’s where a well-crafted nursing cover letter comes in!

A cover letter not only introduces you to potential employers but also highlights your unique qualifications for the nursing position you’re applying for. In this blog, Soliant Health hiring experts provide everything there is to know about crafting the perfect cover letter for nursing jobs, including a step-by-step guide packed with tips to stand out and a nursing cover letter example and template so you can get started with confidence.

Travel Nurse Housing Guide

Posted by Soliant on October 11, 2023October 11, 2023/

Travel Nurse Housing Guide: How Do Travel Nurses Find Housing?

Travel nursing has become an incredibly attractive career for healthcare workers in recent years, offering nurses the ultimate flexibility and control over when and where they want to work—while also helping to meet the needs of healthcare facilities nationwide. There’s a high demand for nurses, meaning opportunities for travel nursing jobs are growing.

How To Write a Nursing Resignation Letter

Posted by Tera Rowland on November 30, 2020February 25, 2021/

In the world of nursing, job change is a regular path to promotion or at least getting out of an unsatisfactory situation. However, for whatever reason you have decided to leave your nursing job, it’s essential to have a positive exit strategy. Your last impression of your current job can impact your career prospects for years to come.

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The Pros and Cons of Nursing Unions

Posted by Tera Rowland on August 26, 2020May 5, 2021/

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20.4% percent of RNs and 10 percent of LPNs and LVNs in the U.S. are union members.

What’s more, unionized nurses can earn an average of $200-$400 more per week than non-unionized nurses.

So why not join a union? It turns out, doing so is a more complex (and personal) issue than just signing up and cashing-in on the extra pay (if applicable) and other benefits – real or perceived.

Here’s a quick look at some of the upsides and pitfalls of having such representation:

Nursing Pay By State

Posted by Patrick Dotts on September 24, 2019May 5, 2021/

Online lists stating the average pay for nurses nationwide can vary wildly and often suggest that huge rises or drop have occurred, but what’s the final word on how (and what) nurses actually get paid under various circumstances? We take a look at the most up-to-date numbers and what the statistics can – and can’t – tell us.

Everyday Safety Tips for Nurses

Posted by Ron Washburn on October 2, 2018May 5, 2021/

In nursing, there are a lot of different things that can cause a dangerous or unsafe situation. From lifting patients and moving equipment to dealing with combative people or bullying coworkers, there are a lot of harmful things to be concerned about. It is everyone’s job to make sure that you and your patients are in the safest situation possible. Here are some great tips that can help you to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others. Continue reading “Everyday Safety Tips for Nurses”