Clinical experience on resume?

[Meganktar]

I am a current nursing student and am looking for a part time job in the medical field. I am working on updating my resume and was unsure if I should add my clinical experience to it. I am just about to complete my second clinical rotation and feel like the skills I have learned would be a great addition to my resume.

If it is ok to put on my resume, would I put the information under the work experience or education section?

Thank you in advance for any advice. I have never been all the great at writing resumes.

Megan

[llg, PhD, RN]

I recommend putting only a brief mention of your current schooling on your main resume -- and add a sentence something like, "See attached sheet for more information" under that section. Then, on a separate sheet, provide some details about where you have done clinical rotations, skills you have mastered, and/or relevant courses you have taken.

That way keeps your main resume short and to the point -- but the extra information is there should someone be interested enough to look at it.

[FolksBtrippin, BSN, RN]

Yes, it goes on your resume. Does your school have a career center? They should be able to help you with that.

[Nurse Beth, MSN]

I am a current nursing student and am looking for a part time job in the medical field. I am working on updating my resume and was unsure if I should add my clinical experience to it. I am just about to complete my second clinical rotation and feel like the skills I have learned would be a great addition to my resume.

If it is ok to put on my resume, would I put the information under the work experience or education section?

Thank you in advance for any advice. I have never been all the great at writing resumes.

Megan

The purpose of a resume is to land an interview. Prime real estate on a resume is important and you only have a few seconds to grab their attention.

So be sure everything you choose to include highlights the skills needed for the job. For example, "inserted nasogatric tube" is not germane to landing a job in an office, but "obtaining medication history and vital signs" is.

You didn't specify, but it would help you land a nursing job later if you work now in the hospital of your choice as a PCT or CNA. When you graduate, they will already know your work ethic and you will have insider advantage. Best wishes!