Students

Career Development Checklist

1. Have your resume reviewed

2. Schedule a mock interview

  • Visit the Decker Student, Career and Alumni Connections event calendar to see if there are any employer visits with available appointments. 
  • 91社区 provides access to which is a mock interviewing resource. 
  • Employers will often offer mock interviews. If not, Fleishman also offers mock interviews. 

3. Complete a professional headshot

  • The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development has an where you can get a free professional headshot in minutes.
  • Use a professional headshot for your LinkedIn account.

4. Create a LinkedIn account

  • Marketing yourself is important! 
  • We also recommend changing other social media accounts to private. 

5. Create a professional email account: 

  • Use your first and last name for your email. Example: Jane.Smith@gmail.com
  • Update your voicemail to include your full name. Example: "Hello, this is Jane Smith, I can't come to the phone right now, please leave a message." 

Tips and Tricks for applying

  • Use a plain background if interviewing on Zoom.
  • Research the potential employer to show your interest.
  • If you are expecting a call, answer your phone with your full name "Hello, this is Jane Smith." 
  • Prepare to ask during your interview. The interviewer may answer some of them during the interview; be prepared with more questions.
  • DSCAC  

Career Development Resources

Job and Internship Search

Nursing Licensing Resources 

Connect with Decker Alumni 

Reach out to our team if you would like to be connected to a Decker College alum.

Employment Opportunities/Announcements

Below are opportunities sent to Decker for our students to be notified about. If you would like an opportunity listed here, contact deckerconnections@binghamton.edu. The newest opportunities are listed at the top.

  • Camp Echo Lake Summer Opportunities

    Summer camp opportunities for both Nurses and Nursing Students at in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York.


    The commitment is eight weeks - from late June to mid-August.

    They have an on-site Medical Team of one Physician, ten Nurses, two Nursing Assistants and a Health Center Administrator. The Health Center is an opportunity for new nurses  just completing their studies/passing their exams and a learning environment for nursing students who are looking for experience in a medical setting. Compensation includes salary, travel allowance, room and board.

    For informaiton about applying, contact Tony. 

  • Greater 91社区 Health Center Virtual Nursing Fair

    Greater 91社区 is holding a Virtual Nursing Fair.

    DATE: Wednesday February 4, 2026
    TIME: 10:00 AM EST
    PLATFORM: Webex
    REGISTRATION:

    Nurses at Greater 91社区 Heath Center receive a New York State Benefits package valuing up to 65% of your salary, including:
    鈥 Competitive Salaries including Geographic Pay and Shift Differentials
    鈥 Generous Paid Time Off
    鈥 Defined Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation
    鈥 Options for NYS Individual and Family Health Insurance Plans
    鈥 Dental and Vision Coverage at No Cost
    鈥 Nurse Residency and Nurse Development Programs

  • St. Joseph's Health Nurse Residency Open House

    Vizient Nurse Resident Open House

    The Open House will offer students an opportunity to:

    • Meet nurses and nursing leaders from a variety of hospital units and explore specialty areas.
    • Connect with the Chief Nursing Officer, Julie Moore, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA鈥態C, CCRN, and learn about the clinical environment and culture.
    • Learn more about the Vizient Nurse Residency Program, including the support provided during transition to practice, the application process, and career development pathways.
    • Meet with a Talent Acquisition Specialist for guidance on career opportunities.
    • Enjoy refreshments, giveaways, and Valentine鈥檚 Day鈥憈hemed activities, plus the chance to win a prize by registering in advance.

    May 2026 nursing graduates only. 

    Date: Tuesday, February 3

    Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.

    is suggested

  • URMC Rochester NP Hematology/ Oncology Fellowship

    A 1-year post-graduate fellowship program aimed at NPs and PAs who have a special interest in hematology/oncology and wish to work at the Rochester region's top cancer center at the University of Rochester Medical Center's Wilmot Cancer Institute. The year includes rotations in several of our sub specialties, varied and also tailored to the individual fellow's interests. 

    More . 

    Applications are due March 6, 2026. 

  • Northwell Health Advanced Providers Exploration Event

    This ONLINE event will provide students with an opportunity to meet some of our NP and PA team members and explore the variety of medical sub-specialties within our organization. This event offers students insight and support as they soon begin their career journey.

    Students are invited to for our upcoming online event. 

    Date: February 25, 2026

    Time: 5 - 6:40 p.m.

  • Mayo Clinic Nurse Practitioner Information Sessions 

    NPPA Insider Series: Navigating Your Career Journey (Mayo Clinic - Midwest)

    Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2026  

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  • NYU Langone Student Externship Opportunities

    NYU Langone Health - All Campuses

    • Summer Student Nurse Extern Opportunity
    • will be live January 19-30
    • Please include clinical experience and GPA on your resume
    • Please apply to only your first choice campus
    • 2 weeks post application you will receive a questionnaire that is a required part of the process
    • Contact directly once your questionnaire is complete. 

  • Rising Senior RN Experience WMCHealth

    The Rising Senior program is an eight (8) week paid mentorship offering an opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge by providing direct patient care, reinforcing nursing skills, and increasing clinical competency in practice.  You will be paired with an RN and work as part of a highly skilled and experienced team to deliver excellent care.

    At the completion of the program, you will have an opportunity to retain per diem status as a nursing assistant and will have preferred interviewing status if applying for an RN position after graduation.

    This is an eight-week program which consists of:

    • Two weeks of training
    • Five weeks of partnering with a registered nurse in one of our Med/Surg units
    • One week of observation in a specialty nursing unit

    open February 2, 2026

  • Rochester Regional Health EXCEL Nursing Internship

    work as a patient care technician, side by side with an experienced nurse, to put the skills, knowledge and lessons into practice.

    The internship provides nursing students with vital experience that will enhance the remainder of their college education and assist in their transition into the nursing profession.

    The EXCEL Program Features:

    A 10 week paid internship
    The opportunity to work 24 to 40 hours a week
    Weekly educational opportunities
    Networking opportunities

Scholarships/Funding Opportunities

  • Professional Nurses Association of South Central New York, Inc. (PNA of SCNY) Scholarship

    There will be two scholarships of $2000 each available.

    Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the PNA of SCNY's annual Nurses Day Breakfast on May 7, 2026.

    Submit completed application forms and the required documents via email as an attached scanned multi-page PDF file(i.e., only one  file should be attached to the email) to carylmannino@gmail.com.

    Deadline: Midnight Friday, March 20, 2026.

    Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. 

  • Undergraduate Conference Presentation Fund

    The External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center (ESURC) supports faculty-mentored undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity. We encourage undergraduates to pursue scholarly and creative projects and to present their results at regional and national professional meetings or conferences.

    Support is available from the ESURC to help undergraduate students subsidize the cost of participating in professional meetings or conferences. This support could help  alleviate registration costs (both virtual and in-person), travel expenses, lodging, and food.

  • 2026 Sarah B. Pasternack Nursing Student Essay Contest

    The Sarah B. Paternack Nursing Student Essay contest scholarship will be awarded to one undergrad and one grad nursing student.

    Essay Title: Inspired to Become a Nurse: What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing and how does your inspiration
    relate to a significant historical figure or event?

    Deadline:

  • Healthcare Workers for Our Future Scholarship 

    The 鈥溾 Scholarship provides a two-year scholarship to approximately 500 selected recipients covering tuition, room and board, and other related expenses in an approved program of study at any approved New York state public or private college or university.

    Individuals seeking to pursue a degree in the following fields of study are eligible to apply: Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Radiologic Technology and Surgical Technology.

  • Foundation of Nursing in NYS Incorporated

    A variety of are available to nursing students and registered nurses in NYS. 

  • Study.com Offers Multiple Future Nurse Scholarships

    Ongoing are open through study.com. They are offering four nursing scholarships at $1,000 each. 

    • Future Nurses
    • Future Geriatric Nurses
    • Future Critical Care Nurses
    • Scholarship for Indigenous Nurses 
  • Tuition, Expenses and Funding Opportunities

    See multiple opportunities to assist with the cost of tuition for a nursing degree.