Listing GPA on resume?

[Sensoria17]

Does anyone do this? I completed my LVN program with a high GPA. I'm trying to get my resume together and I'm having a hard time trying to find something that would really set me apart from other applicants other than this one point. I guess I'm trying to see if employers really care about this. Having worked previously for nine years at dead-end jobs, there isn't really anything outstanding I can say I accomplished. I also realize there is a difference in being book smart and having a knack for hands-on work (which I'm not totally confident in largely because I wasn't exposed to very much during my clinical experience) so doing well in school doesn't automatically mean you'll be an above average employee. I'm probably over-thinking this but any help would be appreciated.

[queenjean]

I used to help with the interview and hiring process in an outpt clinic/health care group, and we most certainly did look at GPAs. Also academic and civic awards, and clinical experience.

Hate to tell you, folks, but the fact of the matter is, in our experience those with the higher GPA typically were better nurses. We of course did not hire on GPA alone. Experience and the entire interview process were huge; but the GPA and academic awards definitely factored into the interview and hiring process. It was like icing on the cake.

As far as what sort of GPA to list, I wouldn't list anything under 3.5.

FWIW, although I graduated with a 3.7-something with my first degree and a 4.0 with my nursing degree, I don't put my GPA on my resume. I *do* list my academic awards and distinctions, however, and to me these are as effective as listing my GPA.

[Jules A, MSN]

Hate to tell you, folks, but the fact of the matter is, in our experience those with the higher GPA typically were better nurses.

Don't hate to tell us, this is great news, because it sounds to me that most people participating here did have high gpas. We are only debating whether or not to advertise it.

[Virgo_RN, BSN, RN]

Hate to tell you, folks, but the fact of the matter is, in our experience those with the higher GPA typically were better nurses.

That's great to hear.