new grad resume??

nurse901 · Feb 23, 2009

I am graduating in May as well and just finished my resume. I actually put down my clinical experience because I was told that it looks more professional and it also tells the employers that you have clinical experience in a variety of areas. The career center at my school has this wonderful tool on resumes on their website http://www.bethelcollege.edu/services/career/pdfs/resumes.pdf. I used their nurse examples on pages 30-33 to help me construct my own. Check it out. This has alot of great info. Good luck

OrlandoFLNurse2b · Feb 23, 2009

This website has a lot of information that is very helpful. For example, resume guides, interviewing tips, etc. Good luck! :up:

http://www.son.jhmi.edu/resources/career/center/resources/

truern · Feb 23, 2009

When I was in NS we were told to only put UNUSUAL clinical experiences....like if you had an externship or worked summers in a particular field. ALL nursing students have clinicals, after all. You could mention various clinicals in your cover letter if they pertained to the area for which you're applying, though.

RedhairedNurse, BSN, RN · Feb 23, 2009

I used my previous jobs that didn't relate to nursing. I think they want your work history whether it be in nursing or not. I didn't put clinicals.....I think potential employers are well aware of the clinicals in NS. Previous job positions can relate to nursing, such as customer service. Good luck.

Coffee Nurse, BSN, RN · Feb 24, 2009

I did include clinicals, but wrote only very short descriptions of each, except for my senior synthesis (as others have explained, yeah, anyone looking to hire a new grad is going to be pretty well aware of the clinicals you've done). Just don't try to make them sound like actual job experiences, that won't go over well with recruiters/managers.

The CNA experience should give you a boost, and yeah, I would definitely include any jobs you've worked where you think you gained useful skills -- time management, problem solving, delegating, customer service, etc. I included the time I worked as a customer service rep in a department store, as well as the fact that I was a stage manager and president of a student club in college. Unrelated to nursing, obviously, but those positions were where I learned a lot about leadership and managing time and people.

mybelle3221 · Feb 24, 2009

I am in the same boat, and was wondering the same thing! Those websites look helpful!

cbirdsong · Feb 27, 2009

just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the great advice and support. i am new to this website and not quiet sure how to respond to all post/respones. plus, this is my last semester....i barely have time to breathe!!!! thanks!:heartbeat:bow:

RN2be_07 · Feb 27, 2009

I put down my practicum rotation because it was 72 hours in the same unit with the same nurse. You dont need to write down ALL your clinicals because most of that is just a learning situation and managers know what they teach in nursing school. SInce not everyone has the same practicum and you can have referrals from that experience I would write it down. I have seen job ads expressing interset in applicants who did a practicum in that field as it expresses interest.

Bortaz, MSN, RN · Feb 27, 2009

Our practicum is 160 hours (in the same unit, with the same nurse as well), and I'm definitely going to include that time on my resume.

greygooseuria · Feb 27, 2009

I listed all my clinical rotations and the employers that have called me back for interviews have said they liked that, but I also listed work experience. Clinical rotations were listed in a section especially for them.