RESUME QUESTION: quit job after only 3 weeks, blah blah HELP PLZ;)...

[Xtina, BSN, RN]

I understand this topic has been written about already, but I'm looking for specifics... so here goes:

(Background)

- In nursing field for 8 yrs

- LPN for 6 yrs, RN for 2

- Graduating this Dec with BSN

- Experience: per-diem pedi home care

- 2 years ago, accepted med/surg/tele position at local community hospital

- Plan was to continue working per-diem and attend classes towards BSN while gaining hospital experience

- Scheduling conflicts arose quickly (plus I did not like this particular hospital)

- Quit after 3 weeks

- Continued with per-diem job and education

- REALLY want to get into acute care again now that school is done and can leave per-diem job

Questions:

I understand that it would be deceptive to not include this on my resume, so how exactly can I list this?

What exactly would I bullet??

Can I leave it off my resume and just add it to the application?

I'm not ashamed or embarrassed by this and certainly do not want to be deceptive. The problem is it looks stupid on my resume.

Thanks in advance!

[FolksBtrippin, BSN, RN]

What is the general consensus about adding GPA to resume? Yay or nay?

You should put your GPA on your resume if it is over a 3.0. Otherwise, everyone will assume you barely passed.

[Horseshoe, BSN, RN]

Nay. No one cares

In her case, probably not. For a new BSN grad applying for a competitive residency, it could be critical.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Moved to our Nursing Resume Advice forum for more replies.

[Workitinurfava, BSN, RN]

& how many times do employers lie to us? In this game of life, you do what you have to do sometimes.

[Xtina, BSN, RN]

So what about "The Work Number"? Information from previous employers can be stored here, correct? I know the place I currently work for uses it. I'd much rather tell the truth... at least on my app. It doesn't make sense on my resume. It's not like I quit after 3 weeks to stay home to collect stray cats... (love cats BTW and aspire to be a crazy cat lady someday). I continued working my other job while pursing my education:up:

[Allgood2016, LPN, LVN]

Been there.

I put job on applications; and added "Willing to discuss". The job wasn't what I thought it would be. I was very much out of my (for lack of better terms) comfort zone and element in nursing.

Perspective employers were very understanding. A couple complimented me on realizing them; and, getting out of a potentilly bad situation.