Career Services
Discover free career services designed exclusively for College of Nursing students, offering personalized guidance, resources and support to help you achieve your professional goals.
Offered through our Office of Student Affairs and Success, our career services provide personalized guidance to help you explore career pathways and strengthen your professional skills. Because every journey is unique, we tailor support to your goals — whether you’re seeking externships, preparing for employment after graduation or pursuing opportunities along the way. Virtual and in-person appointments are available across a wide range of career development areas.
Meet your career advisor
Lucy Muchmore
Whether you need interview assistance, resume review or job exploration support — our career advisor is here to support you in the process. Take advantage of the services offered to you as a student. Get one-on-one assistance to set yourself up for career success.
Autumn career fair
Every Autumn semester the College of Nursing hosts a Career Fair for students where organizations table to provide more information about their places of employment. This is a great opportunity for students who are seeking student employment, post-graduate positions and externships. More information to come regarding 2026.
Employer resources
Set up visits to the college to share employment opportunities with students. Virtual events and in-person options are available at this time. Contact Lucy Muchmore for more information.
Job preparation
Resume
Cover letter
References sheet
Interview preparation
Mock interview
Reid Family Center Closet
Career preparation milestones
- Keep an ongoing list of achievements, clinical rotations, licenses and certifications, volunteer work and leadership or service roles.
- Use this information to build and regularly update your resume (or CV).
- Identify and maintain contact with potential professional references.
- MCR: Complete your e-portfolio. Include clinical research projects, writing samples and demonstrated competencies. Add the link to your resume.
- Begin building your professional network early in your program.
- Share your career goals with instructors, mentors and peers.
- Join student nursing or clinical research organizations.
- Visit the Student Involvement Opportunities page on the website.
- Attend The Ohio State University College of Nursing Career Fair each year to meet potential employers.
- Consider joining LinkedIn, connect with classmates and faculty and expand your network.
- Join professional associations such as Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA), International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (IACRN) American Nurses Association, American Association of Nurse Practitioners or other state nursing organizations.
- Volunteer in professional organizations or committees to build connections.
- MCR: Attend MCR career webinars (autumn and spring).
- Apply for student nursing assistant (SNA) roles, as available.
- Consider externships, part-time roles or research-related positions while in your program (balance with coursework and clinical demands).
- Avoid overcommitting in final years or terms when exams and clinical intensives require focused preparation.
- Review the Ohio licensure process.
- Pre-register for the NCLEX (typically four to six months before graduation).
- GE, MSN: Eligible to take NCLEX-RN in spring of second year (after completing prelicensure coursework).
- MCR: Explore eligibility for professional certifications (ACRP, SoCRA, IACRN).
- Finalize your resume (and e-portfolio or CV, if applicable).
- Continue to expand your network and apply early for positions.
- Stay engaged with Career Services for resume review, job applications and interview preparation.