"Savvy Networking for Nurses" is all about building the optimal career for yourself through intelligent, authentic networking. In this book, readers learn why networking is an important 21st-century skill, and how to go about it with enthusiasm and sincerity. In this second edition with a new preface by the author, information regarding LinkedIn has been updated to reflect changes made to the popular platform since its purchase by Microsoft in 2016. Building a professional network doesn't happen overnight; it's a steady, ongoing, and consistent process that reaps many rewards for professional nurses willing to invest their time in this worthwhile pursuit. A robust professional network is your own personal brain trust of information, connections, and expertise; creating such a brain trust couldn't be a more savvy thing to do in the interest of your nursing career. On this journey with well-known holistic career coach, nurse writer, blogger, and podcaster Keith Carlson, you will understand the importance of online and face-to-face networking, and how and why to develop your own personal brand. "Savvy Networking for Nurses" is for you and your career. Read it, follow the advice herein, and build the network your career deserves!