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Library Resource Guides: Career development

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Sample applications and resumes

These various sample nursing resumes have been produced by Australian universities and professional organisations for graduating students. They provide some sample formats and advice on what and what not to include on your resume.

After graduation: tips for transitioning to practice

Web resources

The transition from student to professional

The experience of moving from nursing student to registered professional can be stressful. Check out the resources available to support the first few months of adjustment.

Peer reviewed studies on graduate transition to professional practice

Free counselling for extra emotional support:

Digital media resources

Nurse & Midwife Support Podcast Alternate career paths September 2025 With host Esther Bacon (Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator, Nurse & Midwife Support & Registered Nurse) and guest: Rasa-Kabaila (Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, business owner, lecturer & poet)

Refresher programs

The ANMF (Vic Branch) Education highly recommends refresher programs to build confidence and revise clinical skills and knowledge.

Resources on writing grants & scholarships

The above video provides advice and guidance on research grant applications from Professors Kathy Rastle & Richard Smith from the Economic & Social Research Council in the UK.

Getting published

Advice for injured/ill nurses

The ANMF (Victoria Branch) developed this guide as a resource for injured and/or ill nurses in Victoria (2009). It is designed to assist those who are unable to return to their pre-injury and/or clinical role due to the ongoing effects of their injury and/or illness. It includes career planning guidance and identifies different nursing roles and employment opportunities in nursing.