Residency Hit List

[aluv4health]

Hello to all,

I am brand new to this site and brand new to nursing! I am looking for information from experienced nurses who could give me an idea of what one looks for on a resume from a new nurse grad.

I am currently in the last semester of my ADN program and will be taking the NCLEX by the end of the summer ('15). I will be spending the next year working toward my BSN through the UMASS RN --> BSN program. I would like to know what I can add to my resume to help my chances of getting into a great residency program in 2 years (besides clinical hours and nursing school projects).

ANY helpful advise from nurses who have done this all before would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

[calivianya, BSN, RN]

If you are willing to work outside of a major metropolitan center, you could land a residency next summer instead of in two years. My first job (ICU, with residency) had about a half and half mix of ADNs and BSNs, but the hospital was in an undesirable city. It's less about resume and more about how bad people want to work for a particular hospital or live in a particular city. You can get a fabulous job as an ADN; it's definitely possible. You might just have to get a little creative with applying.

[aluv4health]

Thanks for the insight! I will be moving back to the Bay Area before I apply so my area will be limited to Northern California. I appreciate your response and if you think of anything in the future please let me know.

Thanks again!

[RunBabyRN]

Thanks for the insight! I will be moving back to the Bay Area before I apply so my area will be limited to Northern California. I appreciate your response and if you think of anything in the future please let me know.

Thanks again!

NorCal/Bay Area is tough for sure. I've been licensed since June and I have years of non-nursing healthcare experience, and I'm still trying to find full time work. No luck with anything in a hospital. Over 2000 apps out so far.