Nursing School on CNA Resume?

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    by Apr 15, '12
    Hey guys! I'm having a little problem. I'm trying to get a new job as a nursing tech at a local hospital and I'm not sure whether I should include nursing school on my resume. It's a full-time job (32 hours per week) in a float pool and I'm not sure they'd want to deal with a CNA who has to juggle work and school.

    So, is it worth mentioning?

    Thanks!
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  4. Apr 15, '12 by
    I assume your in school for your ADN or BSN. Id say let them know they gonna find out anyway if you get hired.
  5. Apr 15, '12 by
    Quote from Mideast100
    Hey guys! I'm having a little problem. I'm trying to get a new job as a nursing tech at a local hospital and I'm not sure whether I should include nursing school on my resume. It's a full-time job (32 hours per week) in a float pool and I'm not sure they'd want to deal with a CNA who has to juggle work and school.

    So, is it worth mentioning?

    Thanks!
    I'd definitely list it. It will show you have more book knowledge than the average CNA because of your experience in nursing school. Best of luck.
  6. May 24, '12 by
    Absolutely! Including Nursing school on your resume would, in some cases, secure you a job as a tech but after graduation you may be able to get hired as a nurse on the unit as well.
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  7. Jun 10, '12 by
    Definitely, include it. It will show the employer that you have more knowledge than the average CNA. If other CNAs are also applying for this job, your extra knowledge will increase the chance of the employer giving the job to you.
  8. Jun 11, '12 by
    I had the same question. I am still at odds on whether to include that info. on my resume. I looked at the possible outcomes:

    1. Empoyers will like that your in nursing school because that shows you want to advance in nursing.
    2. Employers will not like your in nursin school because that means you will not work that many hours, or you have to schedule your work hours around your school schedule.
    3. Employers will like your in nursing school and may want you to continue to work with them when you get your RN.