Graduated with high honors - is there any point in saying so on my resume?

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Specializes in hospice.

I graduated from my ADN program with high honors and I was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the honors society for 2 year colleges. If I put that information on my resume, will it make me attractive to employers or will it just make me look like a brown-noser?

I got a perfect attendance reward from my LPN school and I'm pretty sure it was responsible for getting me my first job as an LPN. I just don't know what to do in this case. Help?

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I would list it. Somebody considering it to be brown-nosing most likely wouldn't be involved with hiring.

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Specializes in nursing education.

I can think of no good reason to leave an honor like that off your resume. The hiring process is really about making yourself look good.

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Specializes in Emergency Department.

I would list it as well. It's a significant achievement considering that Nursing School is not an easy program. Personally, I wouldn't consider it to be brown-nosing. It's no different than listing your other accomplishments while in school. To me, it says you're very capable of learning stuff.

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You earned it and you should list it. There's nothing wrong with being proud of an achievement! Look at it this way, you are competing for jobs and your competitors would list it. This could make you stand out in a very positive way for perspective employers.

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For that matter, the resume is probably one of the few places where I would find this info to be very appropriate.

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Specializes in hospice.

Thank you all for the advice. It's helpful. I guess I'll add it.

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I listed my deans list designation on my resume and a unit manager brought it up in my interview and was impressed. Put it on there!

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

With the large numbers of new grads seeking jobs, many organizations are utilizing GPA & other indicators of scholastic performance as a factor to screen applicants. "Magna cum laude" grads have a huge advantage in today's job market.

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Yes to your 'with Honors" and yes to Phi Theta.

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

Yes! It's those things that will help you stand out above other (thousands of) new grads. Don't be ashamed! :)

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