Networking 101
Included In This Lesson
Outline
Overview
- Networking 101
- Networking
- When & where
- How
- Why network?
Nursing Points
General
- Networking
- Meeting people in the nursing field
- Making connections
- When & where
- In school
- During clinical rotations
- Instructor
- Nurses
- Charge nurse
- Attend conferences & seminars
- Online ->LinkedIn
- In current job
- How
- Introduce self
- Light but meaningful conversation
- Ask advice or opinions
- Connect online
- Why network?
- Opportunities
- Future job
- Learning
- Connections
- Broad viewpoints on different areas of nursing
- Opportunities
Nursing Concepts
- Communication
- Reaching out and connecting to nurses and other health care professionals
- Professionalism
- Professional relationships
Transcript
Hey guys! Welcome to networking 101 where we will discuss what networking is and why you should do it.
So what is networking? Networking is meeting people and making connections in the nursing field and medical field. Let’s explore when and where you might network.
You can start networking anytime! You may not think about it now, but everyone you meet in school, clinicals, or in your current job may be a part of your network. When you have clinicals, talk to the nurses, your clinical instructor, even the charge nurse. Make connections, especially if your interested in that area of nursing. You can join nursing organizations and attend conferences and seminars. Online has become a great place to network. Join LinkedIn and get started!
So how can you begin your network? Talk to people! I know it can be intimidating, but honestly just get started and it will eventually come easier. Communication is a huge component of nursing, so the more you practice, the better. Make the conversations light, but meaningful. Ask nursing advice or opinions. Offer your help to a staff member. Do little things like signing out with nurses when you are going to lunch or leaving to leave a good impression. Connect online!
So why is networking so valuable? It unleashes opportunities that you may not have otherwise had. You can connect with people and learn different viewpoints on areas of nursing.
Okay guys, let’s review the key points about networking. Networking involves making connections with nurses and others in the medical field to help you in find jobs and learn more about the nursing careers out there. You can network almost anywhere, start now while in school during clinicals, or start attending conferences and seminars. Online websites like LinkedIn are great resources to use. Begin your networking by introducing yourself to people and starting light conversations. Ask advice or opinions and make those connections.
Okay guys, get started on your networking. Now go out and be your best self today, and as always, happy nursing!
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