It’s National Nurses Week, and while you’re not a nurse yet, we’re celebrating you! You’ve accomplished so much during your nursing program and will go on to make a difference in the lives of your patients – from starting an IV for a first-time mother preparing to deliver her baby to offering comfort in the quietest, hardest moments of a patient’s cancer journey and many in between.
As you look ahead to an impactful future as a nurse, we want to equip you with helpful tools that will set you up for success in your career:
- ATI resources to prepare you for working with patients
- Advice for securing your first nursing job
- An inside look at various specialities
- Guidance in navigating life as a new nurse
Preparing for Patients: ATI Resources
Let’s face it, it can feel both exciting and nerve-racking knowing that someday you will have patients of your own. These ATI resources will allow you to prepare today for the nurse you’ll be tomorrow.
- The EngageⓇ Series: Designed to replace textbooks, the Engage Series covers all the need-to-know information to prepare you for the nurse generalist role. It empowers you to process, visualize, apply, practice, assess and remediate knowledge, all within a unified platform.
- Student Mentor with Claire AI®: Pair the Engage Series with Claire AI for around-the-clock, personalized academic support. Need something explained? Want a set of flashcards? How about a series of study questions? Claire AI has you covered.
- Real Life® Clinical Reasoning Scenarios: This first-of-its-kind tool features scenarios that accurately reflect actual healthcare settings to deepen your level of engagement at every decision point and offer a lifelike clinical experience.
Head to the ATI student portal to access these products and continue your preparation for life as a nurse.
Questions about which products you have access to? Check with your institution for the full list.
The Job Hunt: Advice & Tips
Now, let’s focus on landing your first job as a nurse! From the application process to the interview, discover tips to help you best prepare.
- Resume Tips & Application Advice from Nurse Recruiters & Managers
- 6 Tips to Kickstart the Hunt for Your Nursing Job
A Day In The Life: Envision Your Future
Your nursing specialty is where your skills and passion come to life. There are so many ways to make a difference, and we’ve put together an inside look into many areas to help you discover the path that fits you best.
- Travel Nurse
- PACU Nurse
- Nurse Anesthetist Nurse
- Adult Surgical Intensive Care Unit Nurse
- Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
- Travel NICU Nurse
- Pediatric Oncology Nurse
- Labor & Delivery Nurse
Life as a New Nurse: Setting Up for Success
Preparing for life as a nurse doesn’t happen all at once—it starts with small steps. These articles will help you get ahead and feel more ready for what’s next.
- Is Night Shift Nursing for You?
- Setting Yourself up for Success as a New Nurse
- What Do You Wish You Knew as a New Nurse? 6 Nurses Share
- Which Speciality Is Right for You? Get an Inside Look from These 5 Nurses
- What It Means To Be a Nurse
As a nursing student, you’re working toward something meaningful with every course you take, each hour you spend studying and every clinical experience you step into.
Keep building on that momentum, use these resources to guide you and move forward with confidence. Your impact is just beginning.