With regard to medical technology, there is only one constant: It is constantly changing. To create, access, or update patient files, nurses working in medical facilities frequently make use of technology like telehealth services or portable patient monitors. Even if it seems impossible, learning how to use these healthcare technologies can help your career.

Do the following to stay up to date on evolving medical technology:

• Read free blogs for nurses
• Subscribe to magazines and journals for nurses
• Download apps for nurses
• Join professional organizations for nurses

• Certifications in nursing are helpful at any point in your nursing career, whether you are just starting out or looking to advance. Earning a certificate in a field you’re particularly interested in, like first aid, clinical research skills, pediatrics, oncology, or neonatology, can give you a competitive edge over other applicants.

• Planning your professional development can benefit greatly from the guidance of mentors. They can assist you in achieving your objectives, making difficult decisions, developing your professional values, and progressing in your career. You can find an informal mentor by asking a nurse you admire out for coffee, although some medical facilities have formal internal mentorship programs for nurses. A good mentor can introduce you to new nurse connections, provide background on the nursing industry as a whole, share personal experiences and lessons learned, and provide context.

• Adding a nursing degree to your resume can help you get a better job and make more money. Consider earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) if you already have an associate’s degree in nursing. Consider earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on leadership if you already have a bachelor’s degree and want to take on a leadership role in nursing administration and management.

• Nurses who volunteer their time at clinics, hospitals, and other medical facilities in underserved communities are in high demand both in the United States and around the world. Volunteer nurses in developing nations are appreciated and needed even more internationally. These kinds of programs frequently accept registered nurses as well as nursing students. Volunteer work can be extremely satisfying and cannot be replicated in a classroom or textbook.