resume question

[RNmilwife]

I am already signed up for ACLS and PALS both of them are in May. Could I put that on my resume and say pending class? or something that lets them know that I will be taking it very shortly.

[RHIA, RN]

Resumes were covered in a lab class I had this semester. Our adjunct instructor had 5 years experience in HR. She told us that if you know when your graduation date/ test date is then put the information on your resume with a note that says "expected graduation date . . . " etc.

Hope that helps.

[llg, PhD, RN]

I agree. You can list them ... but be sure to say that you expect to take them on XYZ date.

[canesdukegirl, BSN, RN]

Yes, you can. As the PPs have stated, make sure to include the dates of expected completion.

[RNmilwife]

Thanks guys. that was very helpful.

[tswim]

Alternatively, you could mention this info on your cover letter, and/or talk about it during the interview. Add them to your resume after completing the courses.

[tyvin, BSN, RN]

Alternatively, you could mention this info on your cover letter, and/or talk about it during the interview. Add them to your resume after completing the courses.

I wouldn't mention it in my cover letter; it's already being put down on the resume and the interviewer will ask about it when they see that the certs are pending or she/he could talk about it during the interview. There is so much to try and put in the cover letter already without repeating one's self unnecessarily. Then again, there probably isn't a hard and fast rule pertaining to this.

[RHIA, RN]

I wouldn't mention it in my cover letter; it's already being put down on the resume and the interviewer will ask about it when they see that the certs are pending or she/he could talk about it during the interview. There is so much to try and put in the cover letter already without repeating one's self unnecessarily. Then again, there probably isn't a hard and fast rule pertaining to this.

This was my thought as well . . .