WEEK 1: Introduction - What is Networking?

• Lecture based discussion to introduce the concept of networking, its importance, and its role in career growth.

WEEK 2: ENGR Department & Employer Guest Speaker Panel

• A panel Q&A setup where students ask questions to engage with professionals in the nursing department and cohorts, as well as nurses in various fields. 

WEEK 3: LinkedIn & Online Presence Crashcourse Day

• A Linkedln profile workshop where students create or enhance their Linkedln profiles with guidance on online personal branding.

WEEK 4: Networking Etiquette Workshop

• Students practice professional etiquette exercises such as greetings, body language, and eye contact in networking events and settings.

WEEK 5: Speed Networking Project

• Students participate in a peer networking activity in structured networking rounds to practice introductions.

WEEK 6: Networking Bingo + Interviews

• An interactive networking bingo where students build networking connections based on specific traits or experiences in a bingo format, catered toweards nursing style interviews. 

WEEK 7: Midterm Sprint Project

• Students solve real world challenges submitted by employers, companies, and non-profits that focus on nursing. The solutions will be reviewed by nurse educators and professors; students get the opportunity to showcase their skills in a visual and problem-solving technique.

WEEK 8: Midterm Sprint Project (cont.)

• Students solve real world challenges submitted by employers, companies, and non-profits that focus on nursing and specific aspects of the field. The solutions will be reviewed by nurse educators and professors; students get the opportunity to showcase their skills in a visual and problem-solving technique.

WEEK 9: Networking Map

• Students create their own visual personal networking mapping of their current network, identifying key contacts and potential connections within the various hospital systems.

WEEK 10: Elevator Pitch Workshop

• Students create a unique elevator pitch to summarize their skills, values, and career goals.

WEEK 11: Informational Interviews

• Students are assigned an informational interview with one nursing alumni to learn about their career path and learn networking tips.

WEEK 12: Professional Email Writing Workshop

• Students practice drafting and reviewing professional emails for networking outreach, follow-ups, and thank you letters.

WEEK 13: Mock Career Fair

• Students engage in a realistic mock career fair to practice approaching recruiters to present themselves professionally.

WEEK 14: Peer Review + Feedback

• Students review each others networking plans and give constructive feedback for improvement.

WEEK 15: Final Networking Reflection + Goal Setting

• Students reflect on the semester's networking.