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7. Meetups: Formal and informal meetups happen in cities and worldwide
every day. You may not meet nurses in a hiking meetup, but you can
make new friends who may open up a whole new world of connections
and opportunities.
8. Professional groups: The Chamber of Commerce and other local
business networks can be good opportunities, but may be pricey. See
what’s happening in your city or town related to professionals getting
together.
9. Guerilla networking: In guerilla networking, you walk boldly into
a physician’s office or other facility, for example, and strike up a
conversation with someone you want to meet, or ask to speak with the
nursing manager. This can feel scary, but bold you moves can make
interesting things happen.

10. Ad lib: Networking can happen anywhere, at any time. When you’re out
to lunch, shopping for dinner, or walking the dog, you never know who
you may cross your path. You don’t have to feel mercenary; just keep
in mind that the person walking that big poodle could be your next best
professional contact!

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