Networking for Career Advancement (1 Hour)

Networking is crucial for career advancement. This course offered tips and strategies to successfully network for career advancement. One of the biggest things I learned from this course was the importance of staying connected. As nurses and students we tend to have very busy lives. We need to stay connected with many different groups despite our busy schedules. We need to find time to branch out, meet new people, and reinforce relationships that we already have. This course talked about finding mentors and references. Many people we already know can become mentors and coaches in nursing. The course referenced Dear Donna and said "“Networking has long been touted by career experts and others in the know as the most effective way to stay cutting-edge with your information and knowledge, remain visible and connected to your profession, promote a business or service, and keep your social skills sharp. Plus, networking can make you better at your current job.” I hope to utilize these strategies learned to continue to network and network more effectively in the future.