New grad resume questions

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Specializes in Childbirth Educator, Birth Doula.

Thanks for reading!

Working on my resume- passed NCLEX on Wednesday (yay!). I have a pretty extensive resume from a strong background in birth work and community health education, so I'm trying to get it concise and omit what isn't relevant to an acute care position.

A few questions:

As a new grad with no nursing experience (I do have experience as a CNA), should I list my education first, or my experience??

If I transferred credits from a community college to the program I graduated from, do I list the community college? I was on the Dean's List there... and would like to list that.

I think that's all for now. I'll update as needed ;)

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I always list education near the top.

And I do put both institutions that I attend(ed) (I have a previous Bachelor's from a different university and currently am enrolled in a CC for my ADN).

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Agree - Education is always first, followed by Experience & then Memberships (professional activities) and Interests which include all the great stuff you do but aren't paid for such as participation in community organizations.

Best of luck on your job search.

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