Pointers on Resume please.....

ImMrBill3, RN · Apr 28, 2009

I used a software package to help me get started. Next I researched the places I wanted to work. Look at the advertisements for the type of job. Look at the website of the facility and similar ones. Read their mission statement and values, read through the site. Get an idea of how they express themselves and what they look for and at, then mirror it. I really found the software package helped a lot. I also looked online at a variety of sites for nursing resume information. Then I submitted my resume to my schools career center for review. Try looking in texts and the board of nursing website for lists of responsibilities and skills for the position. My Fundamentals text came with a second text on skills, see how many you performed, were trained at, are good at from school and clinical. Don't forget to mention community service, volunteering etc.

Hope this helps.

Home Health Columnist / Guide · Apr 28, 2009

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RedhairedNurse, BSN, RN · Apr 28, 2009

I used a software package to help me get started. Next I researched the places I wanted to work. Look at the advertisements for the type of job. Look at the website of the facility and similar ones. Read their mission statement and values, read through the site. Get an idea of how they express themselves and what they look for and at, then mirror it. I really found the software package helped a lot. I also looked online at a variety of sites for nursing resume information. Then I submitted my resume to my schools career center for review. Try looking in texts and the board of nursing website for lists of responsibilities and skills for the position. My Fundamentals text came with a second text on skills, see how many you performed, were trained at, are good at from school and clinical. Don't forget to mention community service, volunteering etc.
Hope this helps.

I'm not looking to build a resume, but I like this advice. I'll always remember when I need a resume.

Good and very smart information. Thank you. :yeah:

Jules A, MSN · Apr 28, 2009

Josinda421, didn't you have a hard time finding a job to begin with? If so I'd be really hesitant to leave without a fair amount of experience under my belt. Good luck and if I have you mixed up with someone else sorry. :)

josinda421 · Apr 29, 2009

I used a software package to help me get started. Next I researched the places I wanted to work. Look at the advertisements for the type of job. Look at the website of the facility and similar ones. Read their mission statement and values, read through the site. Get an idea of how they express themselves and what they look for and at, then mirror it. I really found the software package helped a lot. I also looked online at a variety of sites for nursing resume information. Then I submitted my resume to my schools career center for review. Try looking in texts and the board of nursing website for lists of responsibilities and skills for the position. My Fundamentals text came with a second text on skills, see how many you performed, were trained at, are good at from school and clinical. Don't forget to mention community service, volunteering etc.
Hope this helps.

Thanks so much for the advice. I will definitely take it and run with it. thanks again.

josinda421 · Apr 29, 2009

JULES A....actually I'm looking to transfer jobs. Right now I only have some months under my belts and wouldn't be foolish to quit when I haven't reached a year yet. I'm looking to relocate that's the reason for the transfer and just wanted some pointers for building a resume being that I'm still new to this profession.