Students and Alumni

Students and Alumni: Your Future Career in Nursing is Waiting 4 You

Careers4Nurses is the University of Maryland School of Nursing’s recruitment platform exclusively for currently enrolled students and alumni of UMSON.  It serves as your one-stop-shop for searching and applying to positions posted by employers seeking to hire UMSON talent. Search and apply to positions of all kinds, whether it be part-time, full-time, student nurse, externship, research, entry-level, or experienced positions. Careers4Nurses is FREE and accessible 24/7. 

UMSON Code of Ethical Conduct Statement for Students

The Office of Academic and Career Success is proud to offer UMSON students and alumni high-quality career guidance and resources. By engaging with our career resources, we expect you will act professionally as you are representing the UMSON. By utilizing UMSON Career services, including Careers4Nurses, you agree to do so in a manner that is in accordance with the UMSON ethical guidelines. Failing to do so could suspend your rights to participate in the events and services we provide. 

UMSON ethical guidelines are as follows:

• Provide accurate information about your academic work and records, including courses taken, grades, positions held, and duties performed.
• Interview only with employers with whom you are sincerely interested in working for and whose eligibility requirements you meet.
• Appear for all interviews, on campus or elsewhere. Contact the employer (or career services) if something prevents you from attending the interview.
• Communicate your acceptance or refusal of a job offer to employers promptly so they can notify other candidates that may be considered.
• When you accept an offer, even verbally, you should have every intention of honoring that commitment.
• Suspend all job search activities as soon as you have accepted a job – whether verbally or in writing.
• Remember, when you are interacting with recruiters and hiring managers, you are “branding” yourself. Make sure your brand is of high quality.

FAQs about Career4Nurses

What kind of positions are in Careers4Nurses?

All kinds! Student nurse positions, part-time, internships/externships, full-time (entry-level, experienced), fellowships, temporary/seasonal positions, too.

How do I find positions that fit my career current goals?

When completing your profile in Careers4Nurses, be sure to fill in your specialty interest areas, your semester in school, Careers4Nurses will sort jobs that are most relevant and add them to your feed. You can also use “All filters” to narrow your search results. You may also search by job role and industry area, too. Save your search results and select how often you would like to receive updates – daily, weekly, etc.

Can I set up a search agent?

Yes! You can set up more than one. To do so, just select “Save your search”. You can set search the search frequency, too (daily, weekly, etc.) You can edit your saved searches anytime by going to “Notifications>Edit Notification Preferences. 

How do I handle a job posting that seems too good to be true or seems suspicious?

The UMSON Office of Academic and Career Success works very hard to ensure job postings in Careers for Nurses are legitimate positions.  However, scammers are becoming more creative in their efforts to scam job seekers.  Here are some reg flags to look out for to help prevent you from being a victim of a fraudulent job offer:

• An email that says it is from a UMSON faculty or staff member but either the from address or reply-to address is not an @umaryland.edu email. Sometimes the from address can be faked to look like an @umaryland.edu but the message asks you to apply via text message or emailing some other Gmail account.
• You must provide your credit card, bank account numbers, or other personal financial documentation.
• The position requires an initial investment, such as a payment by wire service or courier.
• You are offered a large payment or reward in exchange for allowing the use of your bank account (often for depositing checks or transferring money).
• Posting or email includes spelling and grammatical errors.
• The position initially appears as a traditional job…upon further research, it sounds more like an independent contractor opportunity.
• The position indicates a “first year compensation” that is in high excess to the average compensation for that position type.
• You are asked to provide a photo of yourself.
• The posting appears to be from a reputable, familiar company yet, the domain in the contact’s email address does not match the domain used by representatives of the company (this is typically easy to determine from the company’s website). Another way to validate is to check the open positions on the company’s website.
• The posting neglects to mention what the responsibilities of the job are. Instead, the description focuses on the amount of money to be made.
• The employer responds to you immediately after you submit your resume. (Typically, resumes sent to a real employer are reviewed by multiple individuals, or not viewed until the posting has closed.) Note: this does not include an auto-response you may receive from the employer acknowledging receipt of your resume – that is normal.
• The employer contacts you by phone, however there is no way to call them back. The number is not available.

What should you do if you spot a suspicious job posting?

To report a suspicious job posting, email NRSCareers@umaryland.edu so we may investigate the employer and the job posting. 

UMSON Office of Academic and Career Success Disclaimer

The Office of Academic and Career Success is not responsible for employers’ representations or guarantees regarding job postings, nor is it responsible for wages, working conditions, safety, or other work-related issues that may arise after placement with an employer. UMSON is not responsible for fraudulent job postings, however if a job listed on Careers4Nurses is found to be fraudulent, please report it immediately to NRSCareers@umaryland.edu.