Copyright © 2006 by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. All rights reserved.	AACN is committed to providing resources for new nurses entering the workforce, including advice on how to find the right professional nurse practice environment. For nurses interested in continuing their education, please visit AACN's Nursing Education section for details about graduate program options, financial aid and other resources.   U.S. Public Health Service Student Programs The U.S. Public Health Service offers a Commissioned Corps Officer Student Training and Extern Program (COSTEP) for junior or senior full-time students to serve on the frontlines of public health while completing a baccalaureate or masters degree education. Juniors may be interested in the summer program to gain a paid clinical experience, and seniors can receive an early commissioning as an officer with full benefits and salary while still in school.       AACN Partners with AfterCollege to Establish a Nationwide Nursing Career Network and Scholarship Program AACN and AfterCollege have formed a strategic partnership to provide scholarships and access to job opportunities to tens of thousands of nursing students nationwide.       New Graduates! Be sure to download a copy of the AACN brochure, What Nursing Grads Should Consider When Seeking Employement, before your next interview.   Considering a Career as a Nurse Educator? Visit AACN's Faculty Career Link and find out how to get started.	Check Out Information on Nursing Careers AfterCollege Job Resource Center Meet The California Endowment-AACN Faculty Scholarship Winners