arielaa366

So I'm in my final semester of nursing school (woohoo!) and all this time I feel like I've had my head in the sand trying to prepare for exams and learn the content. Now that I feel secure in that regard, I feel like I have absolutely no preparation for applying to jobs. I'm currently in my preceptorship where I am tying everything together, but I just feel like I don't know where to start. I'm planning on taking getting my ACLS/PALS certification in May, I've volunteered at the hospital I'd like to work for years, I have a few solid references under my belt. Is there anything else I can do to plump up my resume? 2 years ago in my introductory class we briefly went over joining Nursing groups, but I don't know anything about them or which ones I should sign up for. For example I'm considering signing up for the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) due to my interest in critical care. Is it worth it? Is this something potential employers look for? What other classes are beneficial to my future career? Any advice would be much appreciated!