Resume Question- To Include, or Not to Include?

[UrbanHealthRN, BSN, RN]

I feel like I used to be good at making a resume for myself. Now, after ten years of nursing, a couple of twists and turns in the employment history, and a new degree, I'm not so sure what I should be putting on it anymore.

Right now I'm working in the community for an early childhood agency. I am the only health professional on staff; everything else is education, social work, etc. I oversee the health piece for our program, and while I love what I do for the kids, it's difficult because I'm providing direction to people who do not share my field of work while also dealing with ineffective higher ups. A coworker whose work somewhat overlapped with mine, also recently left, and now I have even more on my plate than before. I took this job because my previous one very suddenly lost its federal funding, I needed to find new work to pay the bills, and I thought this would be worth giving a try. It's been over a year now, I've tried it, and I don't like it.

Shortly before I lost the previous job, I earned my master's degree in public health. It was a good time in my life to get the degree, I had a scholarship, and overall I feel good about my decision. I wasn't expecting to get a job right away that would use this degree, but I knew I would want to have it on hand so I could expand my opportunities and have it ready for when the right job did come along. For the job I have now, this degree has definitely been helpful, but unfortunately the job is not a good fit.

Right now, I don't see myself using my master's in whatever job I find next- I'm just not finding much in this round of job searching. I am, however, finding several nursing jobs in my areas of experience that I'd like to apply for, and my goal would be to work for a while again in a nursing job while taking the time to find the right fit for my masters. Honestly, I think that would be best for me at the moment- I've never been in a supervisory position before now, I've had some major family events happen this year including a relative's passing that was very difficult for me, and I need a mental break.

I don't feel that I should leave my master's degree off my resume while applying for nursing work. It's an accomplishment that I'm proud of, and I think it's made me a better nurse. But the jobs I'm applying for are all RN license/bachelor's degree level. Would this look weird? Would a hiring person say I'm overqualified and pass me over? I really have no idea- I've never been in this situation before. Any thoughts?

[FolksBtrippin, BSN, RN]

Yes, put your MPH on your resume.

[Golden_RN, MSN]

It is not possible to know the attitude of hiring managers, but I agree that you should put the MPH on your resume. My current job requires a BSN, but I have an MSN. My degree has helped me in my role even though it's not a requirement.

[PollywogNP, ADN, BSN, MSN, LPN, NP]

Agree. List your MPH; It is relates to nursing in many ways! It may help you land your next job.