applying for a new job-do I mention that I'm in grad school?

hopefulwhoop · Oct 22, 2010

If it's required, then put it there, but I haven't seen many applications that require you to divulge your grad school if the position is for a regular staff L&D position. Also, when/if it comes up, make it clear that you are very committed to the job and position. I mean, your CNM knowledge definitely wouldn't hurt on the job.

HappyNurse2005, RN · Oct 22, 2010

i was thinking as far as the education part of the applciation--where it asks for your college. Do I add my current graduate school?

JoblessNewGradRN · Oct 22, 2010

don't most applications have that fine print that says something like any omission or whatever could be cause for termination. i know that higher education should be a plus for anyone but if you don't put it down and somewhere down the line, you end up requesting a different schedule the employer needs to accommodate due to grad school which they were not aware of, the employer may not want to be flexible with you or give you all the free time for grad school that you need... if you know what i mean. congrats on becoming a CNM-to-be though! i don't think you should hide it because of potential issues it might cause.

April, RN, BSN, RN · Oct 22, 2010

I would think furthering your education would be a good thing but you don't have the degree yet so I don't think it would be lying if you didn't put it on the application. Any staff nurse could up and decide to go to grad school at any time. I'd mention it in the interview and have it listed on my resume, though.

j621d · Oct 22, 2010

You will not necessarily be leaving after 3 years. Things may change, they may create a position that you will be uniquely qualified for. I would make it a positive - any education is a positive!

Trauma Columnist · Oct 22, 2010

If mentioned/requested on the app - of course disclose it.

If not asked for - I wouldn't mention it in the interview.