How to Land Your Perfect Nursing Job

by Salary.com Staff - Original publish date: October 26, 2015

Nurses, are you where you want to be in your nursing career? Whether you are a new nurse, mid-career, or approaching retirement, if you are struggling to find your ideal job and are frustrated with the online job search process, this week's podcast guest can help.

Lisa Mauri Thomas is the author of "Landing Your Perfect Nursing Job," which is hot off the presses after its release today. She talks to Aaron and Wendy about tips, tricks, worksheets, checklists, sample cover letters and resumes that will help nurses understand and strategically get through today's job search process.

Not a nurse? That's OK, because this book has universal job search advice that applies to all fields. This is a short podcast that could have a long-lasting impact on your career.

COMMON NURSE SALARIES:

  • Staff Nurse -- RN
  • ER Staff Nurse
  • Licensed Practical Nurse -- LPN
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Charge Nurse

Salary Talk Podcast with Lisa Mauri Thomas by Salary_Talk

To learn more about today's guest: To learn more about Lisa Mauri Thomas' book "Landing Your Perfect Nursing Job," click here. You can also visit her website at www.lisamaurithomas.com for more information, as well as follow Lisa on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.


The first thing you should do is research, so you're able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our free Salary Wizard below to find out what's a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary range before you negotiate.

Good luck.