Nursing Job Search
Job Search Strategies
Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPNs)
- View sample resumes, interview questions and thank you notes.
- In fall/winter quarters we have a job search strategies series to address how to organize your job search, write your resume, interview well and build a relationship with your nurse manager.
- Make an appointment to review your resume or practice an interview.
- View MEPN employment sites.
- Visit the UCSF Nursing Job Board.
- Visit the SFSU RN Nursing Job Board.
Advance Practice Nurses (APNs)
- View sample resume/CVs, cover letter, interview questions and thank you notes.
- Schedule an appointment to organize your local or long-distance job search, practice interviewing or compensation negotiation skills.
- Visit the UCSF Nursing Job Board.
Doctorally Prepared Nurses
- View sample resume/CVs, cover letter, interview questions and thank you notes.
- Schedule an appointment to discuss career options for doctorally prepared nurses, or discuss the possibility of a postdoc and practice interviewing or compensation negotiation skills.
- Visit the UCSF Nursing Job Board (for faculty positions).
- Visit Preparing Future Faculty for academic job search resources.
Career Exploration
We're here to help you explore the range of professional options available for someone with your interests, skills and experience. Whether you're an APN or PhD, we brainstorm ideas and help you learn about careers in academe, industry, management, policy and more.
During appointments we can:
- Discuss your career options.
- Conduct a values assessment, including the Myers Briggs and Strong Values Inventory.
- Strategize how to explore career options, and design a personalized plan.