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Nursing Careers Begin at
Concordia University
Students heal with minds, hands and hearts
Each and every one of us will
place our well-being in the hands
of a nurse someday. W hether we
face a long-term health crisis or
simply an unfortunate minor in­
jury, the clinical com petence of
the nurses who care for us is vital
to our com fort and recovery.
But how important is com pas­
sion, understanding, and listen­
ing? C o n co rd ia U n iv ersity in
northeast Portland, which w el­
comes its first class o f 27 nursing
students on June 13, has devel­
oped its entire nursing curriculum
around the belief that not only do
the hands heal, but also the heart.
The Bachelor Science in Nurs­
ing program, accredited by the O r­
egon State Board o f Nursing in
February, focuses on fostering
both clinical com petence and re­
flective compassion while prepar­
ing futu re n u rses to prom ote
health, offer expert bedside care,
and provide leadership w ithin
healthcare organizations and the
community.
Fundamental to the Concordia
education is the opportunity to
deepen spiritual roots. The faith-
based University offers a caring
community that encourages stu­
dents and faculty to reach out to
one other, while developing a life
o f Christian service.
From the very first course,
C oncordia’s nursing program em ­
phasizes sensitive interpersonal
com munication that deepens un-
derstanding of the human experi­
ence o f illness and suffering.
The Concordia nursing program
is also distinguished by its em pha­
sis on building strong clinical
skills. All first-year nursing stu­
dents will be proficient in the per­
formance of common hands-on
nursing procedures. Concordia
will assure that all students to be­
come certified as nursing assis­
tants while they take a nursing
course in fundamental nursing in­
terventions and basic communi­
cation skills.
F o r m ore in fo rm a tio n on
Concordia U niversity’s Bachelor
of Science in Nursing program,
visit www.cu-portland.edu or call
503.280.8501.
Making a Seasonal Job Hunt Easier
Job openings come and go with the seasons, and
being prepared to jum p on those opportunities is vital
if you plan to work temporarily. Resumedoctor.com
has compiled suggestions on how to get the most from
your job search.
A resume is the key to communicating your skills to
a potential employer. W hether you are seeking a job
as an accountant or a retail clerk, a resume is a must-
have; don’t expect to get far without one. Tailor each
resume to the specific demands of each position to
which you apply. Showcase any relevant similarities
between your prior experiences and the job opening.
Where are the jobs? Identify companies in your area
that traditionally see a spike in business during sum­
mer. Do not wait until you’re out of school. Begin
your search several weeks before things get busy.
Temporary staffing agencies earn their livelihood
from the seasonal employment needs of area busi­
nesses. Leverage this experti se by letting them place
you where your skills are needed the most.
First impressions matter as much as your re­
sume. W hen you secure an interview, demonstrate
your professional attitude and enthusiasm for the
job. At a minimum, present yourself in business-
causal attire. Be flexible with shifts and work as­
signments.
The best part - seasonal help can often turn into
full-time permanent employment.
De La Salle Builds Resumes Early
though, is that the school reaches
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out to students who haven’t had a
lot of opportunities.
“We take kids from really di­
to life skills they w ouldn’t be ex­
posed to otherw ise,” said Matt verse learning abilities. We take
Powell, president of De La Salle kids that want to be here and want
North Catholic High School and to do better. Many o f our kids came
founding employee. “They’re hav­ in a couple of levels below grade
ing lunch with CEOs and lawyers. level but now w e’re seeing an ex­
It’s taught them how to be respon­ tremely high college rate,” Powell
sible. The kids work very hard to be said.
here, and that transfers into their
They’re making sure that even
after college, their students don’t
work ethic.”
What’s more important to Powell, get stuck in the quarter-life crisis of
having a degree with no experi­
ence.
“Working with people who are
high in the corporate ladder has
helped me mature. I’m forced to
grow up,” said senior Rashida
Saunders, who will be attending
Seattle University in the fall as a
biology major. “They look at me like
I ’ m an adult. I’ve been networking,
I have contacts.”
For more information on De La
Salle North Catholic High School,
visit www.delasallenorth.org.
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Getting The Most Out Of A Resume
Tips on targeting the job
you want through words
Job recruiters don’t need to know what you want
to do, they need to know what you’re qualified to do.
Experts say more than half of all job seekers begin
their resume with a career objective statement that
can narrow your focus too much or be too vague to
offer any meaningful information.
ResumeDoctor.com gives the following guide­
lines to replace your career objective:
Begin with a concise statement conveying your
title, industry background, and area of expertise. If an
employer were skimming hundreds of resumes for a
specific type of professional, what headline would
entice them to read further?
The most effective pitch to a potential employer
involves demonstrating how you fit the specific
requirements of the job opening. Determine the pri­
mary factors that the hiring decision will be based
The most effective
pitch ... involves
demonstrating how you
fit the specific
requirements for the
job opening.
upon, then present your relevant qualifications
clearly and succinctly within the top quarter of
the resume.
Get rid of vague and subjective language.
Instead, focus on quantifying your accomplish­
ments and expertise. Also, don’t make your re­
sume a repetitive list of job duties; rather show­
case what distinguishes you from the other can­
didates for the job.
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Nursing is a rewarding career choice, and Concordia University is the right place to prepare
for the challenges of the job. Concordia’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing emphasizes:
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• Compassionate practice
• Proficient critical reasoning
• Solid spiritual grounding
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