Quick Resume Question

llg, PhD, RN · Oct 28, 2005

I recommend NOT including your clinical rotations on your resume UNLESS they are listed in a totally separate section that makes it clear that they were for school and not jobs. Some people make it murky and it looks as if they are trying to "pad their resumes" by sneaking those experiences in there to make it look as if they have more experience than they actually do -- and that makes them look sneaky and untrustworthy.

I recommend including (if any) only those school experiences that are particularly relevant to the job for which you are applying and/or experiences that were different from what the average student gets. You want to highlight the things you did that were special -- not list all the stuff that everybody does. For example, when I graduated years ago, I knew I wanted to be a nursery or NICU specialist -- so, I did an independent study in my senior year on newborn assessment. Something like that would be appropriate to include.

Another option I recommend is say something like, "For a summary of my nursing school experiences, see page 2. (or see attachment.)" Then you can list the highlights in a clearly marked special section that is separate from the rest of the rest of the resume.

Good luck,

llg

Editorial Team / Admin · Oct 28, 2005

I recommend NOT including your clinical rotations on your resume UNLESS they are listed in a totally separate section that makes it clear that they were for school and not jobs. Some people make it murky and it looks as if they are trying to "pad their resumes" by sneaking those experiences in there to make it look as if they have more experience than they actually do -- and that makes them look sneaky and untrustworthy.
I recommend including (if any) only those school experiences that are particularly relevant to the job for which you are applying and/or experiences that were different from what the average student gets. You want to highlight the things you did that were special -- not list all the stuff that everybody does. For example, when I graduated years ago, I knew I wanted to be a nursery or NICU specialist -- so, I did an independent study in my senior year on newborn assessment. Something like that would be appropriate to include.
Another option I recommend is say something like, "For a summary of my nursing school experiences, see page 2. (or see attachment.)" Then you can list the highlights in a clearly marked special section that is separate from the rest of the rest of the resume.
Good luck,
llg

:yeahthat:

If you think a part of the clinical experience has similarities to the job you are seeking, you could have another heading of "Other Experience" , but, as llg stated, make certain this is plainly identified as clinical experience while still in school. :balloons: