[sammirn08]

Originally Posted by NRSKarenRN

..... it is NOT necessary to list clinical experiences on a resume, is viewed as "padding" resume or making one appear to have PAID WORK experience when if fact part of education.

ONLY list clinical experience if extra course beyond program basics.

Oh, OK, then I'll be sure not to list my clinical rotations. Thanks for that advice!!! So basically should I just send out a blanket resume with a cover letter for different jobs? My resume will only include my schooling since I don't have work experience. I know most of our new grads get hired before their preceptorship if over but I don't want to depend just on that, especially if I don't like where I'm precepting.

[Valerie Salva]

My nursing program did not even mention job hunting, or any related considerations.

Many years ago, I graduated from an electronic tech trade school program, in which job hunting, resume writing, how to dress, etc. were covered extensively.

Since nurses are supposed to be professionals, you would think that how to professionally approach job hunting, interviewing, etc. would be an integral part of nursing programs.

[margiesan]

If you have a degree in another industry can you put that on your title? For example, I have a Bachelor of Arts (in film studies) and I just received my LVN license, can I put My Name, LVN., BA. on my resume?

[js142430]

In my humble opinion, I think it might be perceived as misleading or confusing. I've worked professionally outside of nursing for a number of years and there aren't many professions that list the degree after your name like we nurses do. I think it is great to list the degree on your resume with you other education experience. I just wouldn't list a non-nursing degree or credential following your name on a resume for which you are applying for a nursing position. The same goes for you applying for a position in your previous field, you wouldn't list your LVN credential following your name on that resume.

[Nightbloom]

I have a juris doctorate (law degree), I am wondering in the job search after I finish school if I should put down JD behind my name. Its common where I live for JDs to put JD behind their name.

Also, should I have my legal jobs on my resume? I would think that since it is a high-stress profession, it might translate over. What are your opinions on the subject?

Thanks

[dld]

It is only my opinion, but I would put all titles on the resume, but only those relevant to nursing on your badge. The extra education can only help you on the resume, you'd think!

[eileeners]

This thread is very helpful. Thanks everyone!

[Peppers82]

I love this website! There is so much to learn. Ask, and you shall receive! I'm in the process of getting my resume together and thinking about how I will interview. Thank you Karen for all the info and links. My resume is so simple though now that i'm looking back at it...

Thanks again,
Esperanza

[mummer43]

This has been a big help for me. I am trying to get a resume together for some per diem work and I am having a hard time. Anyone else here with open heart experience care to help me out?