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Job Seeker Tools
You know this is the profession you want to
pursue...now what.
Take advantage of some of the following
resources to help you take a step in the right direction toward your career
path:
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Training/Education
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Licensing Requirements
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Resume/Cover Letter Tools
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Interview Tools
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Other Job Seeking Tools
Training/Education:
Oregon Health Care Association Professional Development Offerings
OHCA/aQuire
Nursing Assistant Training Program
First ever online training opportunity for individual's interested in
starting a career as a Nursing Assistant including:
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Self-directed online
coursework
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Receive lab and clinical
training at a local long term care facility
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Learn skills that can lead to
a career path in long term care or health care
Pacific University Offers
a Masters in Healthcare Administration
Portland State
University Launches New Certificate
Program for High-Level Health Care Executives (PDF) (posted
2-5-08)
The Professional Development Center at Portland State is launching a new
program that teaches professionals already in the health care industry how
to better navigate complex policy and meet rising goals. The program aims to
develop leadership skills at every rung of the health care ladder, including
establishing discipline and efficiency, and increase overall patient value.
Click here to learn more about the
Healthcare Management Certificate (PDF)
OHSU's Post Master's Certificate in Advanced Gerontological Nursing (PMC-AGN)
Workforce Improvement with Immigrant Nurses (WIN)
- A pilot program at Clackamas Community College that provides a
pathway for nurses who earned their credentials in foreign countries to work
as nurses in Oregon.
Oregon Pacific Area Health Education Center
- Learn more about whether a career in Health is for you, what
colleges offer health programs, how to find money for college, and other
resources.
Oregon State Board of Nursing Educational Programs
- Visit this website to learn more about: RN & LPN Programs,
Re-Entry Programs, as well as CNA & CMA Programs.
Institute
for Health Professionals at Portland Community College
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Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Oregon licensure information (nursing & non-nursing)
Nursing Licensure Tips
Licensure Forms & Applications (nursing & non-nursing)
License & Certificate
Renewals
Nursing Professionals (RNs and LPNs) (PDF)
Nursing Assistants (PDF)
Certified Medication Aides (PDF)
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Resume/Cover Letter Tools:
Resume Formatting 101 (PDF)
Constructing Your Cover Letter (PDF)
Ten Cover Letter Don'ts (PDF)
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Interview Tools:
Guidelines for Information
Interviews (PDF)
Before, During, After
– Tips For The Interview Process (PDF)
Winning Questions to Ask in an
Interview (PDF)
Questions Often Asked by
Employers (PDF)
10 Points For A Winning Job Interview (PDF)
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Other Job Seeking Tools:
Oregon
Healthcare Workforce Institute
Find health care occupation
summaries and links to additional resources to support your exploration of
careers in health care. Learn about many of the health care occupations in
demand in Oregon.
Guide to Thank You Letters (PDF)
Letter of Reference Form (PDF)
Building Your Career Portfolio (PDF)
Career Planning In The
Parking Lot (PDF)
Work Values
Questionnaire (PDF)
SE Works
A universal access One Stop Career
Center with a full range of services available to job seekers including:
pre-employment workshops, resume writing, and searching the internet for job
leads in the Neighborhood Jobs Center. In some instances, job seekers may be
eligible for more intensive training, placement and retention services
provided under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
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