Career and professional development for the next generation of nurses, alongside the NCC-2027 scientific program.
The NCC Career Hub welcomes students and early-career nurses across every pathway.
BSN and ADN students building their first professional network.
MSN, DNP, PhD, and NP candidates exploring advancement.
Early-career RNs navigating the transition to practice.
Turn your academic research into a professional poster presentation.
Connect with experienced nurses who've walked the path.
Also welcome as mentors, reviewers, speakers, and career-development partners.
From your first professional network to your first published poster — the Career Hub meets you where you are.
Meet students, practicing nurses, educators, nurse leaders, researchers and potential employers.
Practical guidance on résumés, interviews, professional communication, and transitioning into practice.
Connect with participating organizations to learn about nursing roles, pathways and opportunities.
Turn capstones, honors theses, research, EBP initiatives, QI projects and case studies into a professional poster presentation.
Discuss your work with nursing professionals, educators, researchers and fellow attendees.
Learn about MSN, DNP, PhD and NP pathways — and discover specialties beyond your academic program.
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A strong résumé helps you communicate your education, clinical experience, certifications, leadership, volunteer work and research effectively.
Topics may include:
Preparing for a nursing interview can be challenging, especially for first-time job seekers. Practice answering real-world questions and receive constructive feedback to build your confidence.
Explore advanced education and specialty pathways within nursing, directly with participating universities and programs.
Connect with participating hospitals, health systems, and recruiters.
Dedicated networking opportunities to meet students from other institutions, recent grads, practicing nurses, educators, leaders, researchers and mentors — and build relationships that continue after the conference.
Capstones, honors theses, research, EBP projects, QI initiatives and case studies may become a professional poster presentation at NCC-2027, with a chance to enter the Student Poster Competition.
Connect with experienced RNs, NPs, educators, leaders, executives, researchers and advanced practice nurses for guidance and encouragement.
Capstones, honors theses, EBP projects, QI initiatives, case studies, and community health projects may qualify.
Financial limitations shouldn't prevent talented, motivated nursing students from accessing professional development.
Depending on funding and sponsorship, awards may include complimentary registration, partial scholarships, or special student discounts.
Selected scholarship recipients may be invited to serve as Campus Ambassadors — sharing NCC opportunities and deadlines with their academic community.
Choose one: The Future of Nursing · Why I Chose Nursing · Improving Patient Care · Innovation in Nursing · Leadership in Nursing · Health Equity & Community Impact.
≈ 500–750 words · original work · one essay per applicant.
The Career Hub's success depends on professionals and institutions willing to invest in the next generation of nurses.
Give your students an opportunity beyond the classroom.
Invest in the next generation of nurses.
Learn. Present. Connect. Grow. Join fellow nursing students, new graduates, educators, mentors and nursing leaders at NCC-2027 in Boston, MA, USA — April 01-02, 2027.