Category: Professional Development
A collection of blog posts related to all forms of professional development, including: communication, time management, and more.
A Message to Public Health Professionals
Jessica Davies, MPH ’21, is driven by a deep commitment to public health—a field she feels found her rather than the other way around. I am incredibly passionate about public health. I always say I didn’t find public health, public health found me. When you’re feeling burnt out, the best thing to do is find […]
Nov 25, 2024
Two Tips to a Successful Interview Process
Want to ace your next interview? It’s #MockInterviewMonth, and we’re sharing top tips to help you shine! Check out our blog video featuring Jessie Poskochil, MGC’21, CGC! Practice makes perfect—let’s get you interview-ready!
Nov 1, 2024
Dan Baden, MD’90, offers valuable advice on the dos and don’ts of creating a resume or CV. Dr. Baden reviews a large number of CVs and resumes, and his experience provides our alumni with useful tips to help stand out during the review process.
Sep 17, 2024
For Sydne Stubbs, Dental Hygiene’16, networking has always been important. However, when she switched careers and became a travel agent, networking took on even more significance. In the video below, she shares why this practice is so crucial for her profession and others.
Feb 22, 2024
Axel Vazquez Deida, PharmD, MPH ’22, BCIDP, AAHIVP, has been passionate about mentorship throughout his career. He shares tips for students and professionals on how to find a mentor through networking in different fields.
Oct 25, 2023
By Amy Thimm, BSN’91, RN Mentorship is something I’ve always believed in. From college on, we were told to find a mentor and develop a relationship, and I’ve always done that. Even without a formal mentor, you can still find one silently. A silent mentor is someone who may not know that they are mentoring […]
Jul 19, 2023
Nurse’s Week: Transitioning From RN to DNP
Austin Clark, BSN ‘18, DNP ‘22, shares his experience transitioning from a registered nurse to a nurse practitioner. Transitioning From RN to DNP Transitioning from a registered nurse to a nurse practitioner is no easy feat. There are the educational requirements, increases in scope of practice, legal and regulatory requirements, and interpersonal and leadership responsibilities […]
May 10, 2023
The Importance of Lifelong Learning
The end of each year is a natural time to reflect on where you’ve been, where you are and where you want to be. As the new year approaches, you might start thinking about changes you’d like to make or what you’d like to accomplish going forward. Whatever your goals are, it’s important to continue […]
Dec 1, 2022
Tips for Starting Your Own Business
In March of 2018, Mike Moravec, PT, DPT’04, OCS opened his own physical therapy clinic, Bluffs Physical Therapy, in Scottsbluff, Neb. He and his wife, Lisa Moravec, RDH’02, MSDH, share advice to UNMC students and alumni who would like to open their own business. Whether it is something you would like to do soon, or […]
Oct 25, 2022
Understanding & Handling Adverse Outcomes
Mistakes are a part of life. While no one wants to make a mistake, it’s inevitable that you will make one a time or two. Knowing how to respond when you mess up can make a big difference both personally and professionally. Scott Sanderson, MPS, CCP, LP’12 understands this and shares the advice he gives […]
Oct 19, 2022
