How to utilize LinkedIn for your nursing career

For better or for worse, social media networks are here to stay. There are some networks that have been around for a while and a bunch of new ones that are trending. Picking the right social media apps to be on is a difficult decision for many. Each network takes time and trying to manage multiple profiles can lead to anxiety and burnout. At the same time, social media is a great way to connect with other people and even build professional connections.

LinkedIn is one of the more popular social media platforms for professional networking. For nurses and medical professionals, it can be a great tool to connect with coworkers and potential employers, keep track of the latest trends in the field, and even find jobs. Here are some tips on how to build and manage a LinkedIn Profile that will help you succeed.

1. Build Your Profile Right

The Photos

The Story

The Bio

2. Manage your Profile & Engage

Connections

Posting & Engaging

3. Find Job Positions on LinkedIn

Endorsements & Recommendations

Job Posts Review

Interacting with recruiters

Sources:

All Nursing Schools. (n.d.). LinkedIn for nurses: How to leverage your profile. All Nursing Schools. https://www.allnursingschools.com/articles/linkedin-for-nurses/

Daily Nurse. (n.d.). LinkedIn 101 for nurses: Dare to be a bold networker. Daily Nurse. https://dailynurse.com/linkedin-101-for-nurses-dare-to-be-a-bold-networker/

FierceHealthcare. (n.d.). LinkedIn rolls out new features to help nurses, clinicians land their next job. FierceHealthcare. https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/linkedin-rolls-out-new-features-help-nurses-clinicians-land-their-next-job

Gupta, A. (n.d.). 5 tips for making your professional nurse LinkedIn profile stand out. LinkedIn Pulse. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-tips-making-your-professional-nurse-linkedin-profile-gupta

Nurse.org. (n.d.). How to create a standout nurse LinkedIn profile. Nurse.org. https://nurse.org/articles/nurse-linkedin-profile/

Post University. (n.d.). Benefits of LinkedIn for nurses. Post University. https://post.edu/blog/benefits-of-linkedin-for-nurses/