Quick, you only have one line...what do you write?

[PumpkinButt]

What do you write when you have one line on a job application to describe your job duties as an RN? I find I run out of room, so I'm looking for something professional, but generic enough that it can be used for any position (OB, Neuro, etc...).

Thanks! I hate online job apps. :angryfire

[Cheyenne RN,BSHS]

what do you write when you have one line on a job application to describe your job duties as an rn? i find i run out of room, so i'm looking for something professional, but generic enough that it can be used for any position (ob, neuro, etc...).

thanks! i hate online job apps. :angryfire

i'm not sure that this will help, but sometimes just writing the position you have held, such as staff nurse on medical floor or nurse manager of ob, will in itself explain what you have done. job descriptions are fairly universal for the various positions and the assigned duties. good luck.

[catlady, BSN, RN]

I agree with Fire Wolf. If you were a staff nurse, unless your job was unique, the recruiter is going to have a basic idea of what you did by what unit you worked. You can fill in the details at the interview. Most online applications let you paste your resume, as well, so you have another opportunity to explain your jobs..

[RNOTODAY, BSN, RN]

direct patient care to the "surgical intensive care pt" or the "critically ill newborn" or the "adult med/surg pt".... etc

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Here's what I write for my particular situation: "I am an LVN psych nurse during the week (adult unit); in addition, I work weekend doubles at a nursing home."

If the hiring manager wants to call you and set up an interview, they will ask more specific questions during the interview to attempt to understand the full breadth of what you duties you did and responsibilities you held during your last position.

[madwife2002, BSN, RN]

I am a dedicated health care professional, who aims to deliver high quality care at all times

[llg, PhD, RN]

If you are a staff nurse applying for a job in health care, then you can assume that the reader knows what a staff nurse is. As some others have said, you only need to add information if it is unique or involves extra/advanced responsibilities.

For example:

Staff nurse with "charge" and "preceptor" responsibilities.

Staff nurse, Neuro ICU

Staff nurse/team leader, orthopedic unit

etc.

A tiny space on an application indicates that they just want the basic facts, not your life story and not a bunch of flowery descriptions.

llg

[catlady, BSN, RN]

I am a dedicated health care professional, who aims to deliver high quality care at all times

That isn't exactly a job description. One would hope it is applicable to all. :)

PS, love your cat avatar.