Continuing education on a resume

[chicagoboy]

I am a new grad, took a few continuing education (4) while studying for my NCLEX-RN. My question is would you include continuing education classes (certificates) in your resume and would this increase chance of hiring having CEs?

Thanks for your response.

[llg, PhD, RN]

It depends on what they are ... whether or not the content relates to the job you are seeking ... were they brief little things, or big substantive programs? etc.

[RNsRWe, ASN, RN]

It depends on what they are ... whether or not the content relates to the job you are seeking ... were they brief little things, or big substantive programs? etc.

Bingo.

A few one or two credit-hour courses, highly doubtful anyone will care. I wouldn't. But something like an all-day seminar in a VERY related area to which you are applying? Sure.

[dishes, BSN, RN]

I was advised by a HR manager that nurses should not put continuing education on their resumes unless it is full program or an exam that resulted in certification. They should not list attendence of conferences/workshops as this is considered basic continuing education and a part of maintaining their professional practice. They should list conferences they have presented at or helped organize.

[chicagoboy]

Thanks to all for replies.

[dishes, BSN, RN]

A certificate of completion of CE is not the same as certification. The certifications I was referring to are the nursing speciality certifications like; critical care, case management, gerontology, cardiac etc.

[KelRN215, BSN, RN]

All nurses are required to obtain CEUs (depending on the state). It's not worth it to put this on your resume and takes up space that can be used for other things that would actually make you stand out.

[RNsRWe, ASN, RN]

All nurses are required to obtain CEUs (depending on the state). It's not worth it to put this on your resume and takes up space that can be used for other things that would actually make you stand out.

Ah, except for states like NY that don't require any CEs at all....and therefore those who take quality courses (significant credit hours) in their field DO actually stand out. Crazy, but true.