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Meet the 2020 Star Nurses of the Washington region. These women and men that work on the front lines of health care in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, represent the epitome of skill, professionalism and care.

There is almost no job that doesn’t require some level of digital literacy. But how do you make sure you stay on top of changing technology?

With rapid changes coming to multiple industries, it can feel like it’s impossible to keep pace with it all. But what you do now can help you adapt to whatever comes your way in the future.

A good leader sets clear goals, follows through on promises and cultivates a culture of responsibility within an organization. Leaders who acknowledge errors with humility and transparency earn their team members’ and stakeholders’ trust and respect, fostering a culture of continuous improvement ...

When potential employers scan your resume, what are they really looking for? Find out whether education or experience actually wins them over.

While we often think of raises and promotions as something to strive for at every opportunity, there are situations where employees find it prudent to turn down certain offers. But why?

Social media has introduced a whole new way to get in touch with professional contacts. But there are still plenty of rules (spoken and unspoken) that need to be followed. Here are some tips to help you know when it’s OK to add someone on your LinkedIn network.

Setting realistic expectations with new hires is critical to ensuring a positive workplace experience.

In the professional field, I’ve started to get earnest about asking for more hard feedback from colleagues. The kind of information you hear when you ask people, “tell me what you really think.” “Don’t hold back.” I mean, I've been asking many people for this kind of feedback, lately. It’s addict...

It’s vital to enter a job interview knowing everything you can about your potential employer. See what resources can help you best investigate when considering a change in the workplace.

It is never too late to pursue your professional dreams, but before you make the leap to a new role mid- to late-career, you’ll want to ask yourself these hard questions.

In the great job search, don’t overlook those who graduated from the same college as you did. Alumni are often willing to go out of their way to help fellow graduates with employment opportunities or other valuable information. Here’s how to tap into it.

Employees want to be asked for their opinions, but asking for feedback at the wrong time or without a plan for how to use it can be a recipe for disaster. Learn how to strategically incorporate employee input in your decision-making.

Your job experience is impressive, but if your resume doesn’t tell your professional story in facts and figures, you’re missing a golden opportunity. Find out how to quantify your successes in a way that catches the hiring manager’s eye.

As a part of the recognition of the 2020 Star Nurses finalists we will spotlight nurses through the end of summer. Check back each week for more spotlights from our 92 Star Nurses.

Challenging. Rewarding. Lucrative. Nursing is all of those things and so much more. Read on to learn more about the great benefits of having a nursing career.

When seeking my own mentors, I’ve sought out people who have had interesting career paths, I connect strongly with, and I admire. I should say - this has been me reaching out to leaders directly and not a match made through a formal mentorship program. Many times, they have been women, or gay, or...

Probably one of the hardest things was not having a name or title for what I wanted to do next. There was no information or people around me to admire. The way my friends and colleagues wanted to help me was by giving me opportunities to go back to those I had left, because I couldn't explain to ...

As a part of the recognition of the 2020 Star Nurses finalists we will spotlight nurses through the end of summer. Check back each week for more spotlights from our 92 Star Nurses.