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You passed the NCLEX, secured state licensure, and submitted dozens of applications through hospital career portals, only to receive an automated rejection email at 2:00 AM. Your bedside intuition, clinical judgment, and patient advocacy played zero role in that decision. The hospital's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), using enterprise software like Taleo, Workday, iCIMS, or HealthcareSource, dropped your file into the rejection stack before a recruiter or nurse manager ever saw your name. Major health systems process thousands of applications every month. To handle this volume, talent acquisition departments rely on parsing algorithms to filter candidates based on strict string matching, document hierarchy, and key credential verification. If your resume contains unparseable visual tables, non-standard headings, or mismatched certification acronyms, the software flags your application as unqualified. Understanding how these algorithms parse clinical data allows you to structure your resume to pass automated screens every time. The Mechanics: How Hospital ATS Parsers Process Your ResumeAn ATS does not read your resume like a human recruiter scanning a document. The system runs an Optical Character Recognition (OCR) or document parsing script that strips away styling, converts the file into raw plain text, and maps that text into specific database fields: Contact Info, Work History, Education, Certifications, and Skills. When a candidate submits a PDF or Word document, the ATS document parser strips out all formatting, tables, and columns. It converts the document into structured text extraction and maps those data points to database fields. The system then runs a keyword string match and scoring calculation against the active job requisition. Depending on the score, the candidate is routed to a ranked list for human review or sent to an automated rejection queue. When an algorithm encounters an uninterpretable visual element like a custom text box, graphic skill bar, or multi-column grid, the text extraction fails. A two-column layout often causes the parser to read across the page horizontally rather than down each column vertically. This weaves your education section directly into your employment dates, creating scrambled data strings that yield a zero match score. -
Nurses should have their resume in working order at all times. Whether you are actively looking for a new opportunity or just warding off bad job mojo, it is important to stay on top of changes on your resume. Below are 10 quick resume tips that will keep your nursing resume in great shape no matter what may happen tomorrow. Proper Contact Information Ensure your resume includes the best contact information before sending it out to hiring managers. If your personal email has "sexy nurse" or similar phrases in it, create a new email just for the purpose of getting a new job. Make sure to include a phone number that has voicemail capabilities set up so that you don't miss out on opportunities. Don't Use Resume Templates Be sure to create a one-of-a-kind resume. Templates may look generic and often fail to highlight your skills. Your resume is the only shot at getting an actual interview with the nurse manager. It needs to be eye-catching, current and easy to skim for details. If you are uncertain how to create a unique resume, hire a career coach or resume writer for assistance. It will be money well-spent. Lead with Qualifications The use of an objective statement is no longer the best way to get the hiring manager's attention. Objectives focus on what you want. At this point in the game, you are trying to be a solution to the staffing problem the nurse manager is experiencing. You want to highlight your skills and qualifications to attract their attention when reviewing your resume. This section should offer a picture of what you have to offer through the use of a narrative statement that includes your goals, specialty area, level of experience, and credentials. Highlight Your Skills Provide a keyword-rich bulleted list of your skills. This can provide a snapshot of who you are as a professional. Be sure to include your specialty, training, and certifications. Showcase Your Experience If you have many years of nursing experience, this may be easy. Include details of the facility and units where you have worked. If you are newer to nursing, it is okay to include details of your nursing experiences from school and any clinical or preceptor experiences. If you worked in a healthcare role while in school, include those roles. This shows that you have some diverse experiences that may help in your new nursing role. Capture Your Return If you have been working in a non-related field and are re-entering the nursing field - no worries. Instead of listing your resume in chronological order, simply break it into 2 sections. Call one section "Nursing Experience" and the other "Additional Work Experience". This allows you to bring the older, nursing experience towards the top of your resume even though it may be older than your additional work experience. Degrees and Licenses Make sure you always create a specific section for Education. Be sure to include any honors, awards, scholarships or fellowships you have been awarded. If you are a new grad, include your GPA, if it is impressive. Also include all licensures and certifications you hold. Never provide your nursing license number on your resume. Once invited in for an interview, the hiring manager will likely gather this information from you at a later date. Keep it Positive Most nurses start looking for new opportunities when they are unhappy with their current employer for a variety of reasons. No matter how bad or justified your views of your employer may be, don't include your opinions on your resume. Once you are given the opportunity to interview for the position, you can share with the hiring manager your challenges at your current employer. Always proceed with caution when discussing previous employers in a negative light. Demonstrate Your Performance Don't simply list your past employers. Be sure to detail your contributions to each employer. Provide statistics or data if possible. Be sure to include any of the following: Positive contributions to patients, coworkers, families or the community Participation on boards, councils or committees Presentations given Creation of new programs or services Skills you were known for, such as patient advocacy or IV skills Contribution to audits or accreditation visits Roles such as trainer or preceptor Awards received Talk to your References Now References are no longer included on resumes, but if you get invited in for an interview, things may move quickly. Be prepared Contact 3-5 professional colleagues who are willing to provide a professional reference. Obtain their best contact information, including both phone and email. Keeping your resume up to date can be challenging. If you are in a role you enjoy, you will likely allow your resume to collect some dust. It is best to keep it in good working order at all times.
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Guest posted a topic in Career Advice ColumnGetting your PALS will not directly help you to land a non-ED, non-Peds position in acute care. Actually, while most new grads amass certificates, the are helpful only in that they show initiative, not subject mastery. Hospitals provide PALS, ACLS and other training and certificates required for the job. What will help far more is to craft a resume that will help you to land interviews, and to prepare for your interviews. Here are some resume tips I hope will help. ResumeResumes are not about you. They are about the employer and showing the employer that your skill sets and qualifications meet their needs. Do some research so that you can target your resume to the employer. For example, are they faith-based or for profit? Magnet status or seeking magnet status? Perhaps they are growing a service line, such as oncology services. These things are good to know going into an interview, but also when composing your resume. It gives you an idea of what they are about and how to show that you are a good fit for them. Resumes should be visually appealing, blending white space and text. Avoid dense blocks of text. Use a standard 12 pt font in Arial or Tahoma which works across all computer systems, nothing artsy. Make sure your layout is pleasing to the eye. Headers should be uniform and help the reader navigate. Your resume should be one-two pages in length, and error free. Hiring managers assume that if your resume contains careless errors, you may be a careless worker. Yesterday I read a resume stating "In response to your job posting of July 30, 2025". Proof your resume once and then twice. Then have someone else proof it, because your eyes may not see your own errors. Until you hit "Send", that is. Avoid over-used terms such as "detail-oriented", team player"Avoid listing basic nursing skills and lengthy descriptions of clinical rotations. They do not serve to set you apart from every other candidateUse keywords from the job postingUse bullet lists for emphasis and interestBe sure your email address is professional ([email protected]; No princessleah or [email protected]). Highlight previous work or volunteer experiences that showcase skills the employer needs. For example, did you exceed in customer service as a waitress or bartender? Include an example in your resume, as examples are remembered. Once you land an interview, you're on your way! Now you can WOW!! them in person. Be sure to read these articles for some great interview tips. Uncensored Thoughts of a Nurse Interviewer How to Answer "Tell Us About Yourself" How to Answer "What's Your Greatest Weakness?" -
No matter what a fantastic employee you would make, if your resume does not immediately impress, you may never get the chance to show them. An ineffective resume gets tossed in under ten seconds in a competitive environment. Along with your chance of an interview. So how do you make sure you impress in such a short time? Succinct Here's a number one problem with resumes. Verbosity. Read the following two versions of the same message below and vote in the comments below for your favorite version. Number one? or number two? 1. "Many, and some would say most, employment resumes are detailed, lengthy renditions and descriptions of the applicant's prior and previous responsibilities, accomplishments and endeavors designed to impress the reader with the use of designated trendy words and terms commonly used by many other similar applicants in their industry in addition to the use of extensive and complex sentence structures for the purpose of making the applicant sound smart." 2. "Most resumes are too wordy." Simple, right? Beware verbosity. Lose the cliches, buzzwords and fillers. They do not add value or meaning. The average length of a resume must be no more than one page, two pages, tops. That one page should succinctly show your skills and strengths. Visually appealing Avoid dense blocks of text with balanced use of white space to make it easy on the eye. Your resume must be visually restful, not too loud on the eyes. Loud meaning the use of italics AND bold AND underlines AND font mix AND CAPS. Use standard fonts such as Tahoma or Arial- they translate on all computers. Use bullet points judiciously for emphasis and to draw the eye. Headers should be consistent in boldness, use of capitalization, and level of importance. Headers, bullet points and indentations need to be precisely aligned throughout. Perfect There must be zero typos, spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. Your potential employer may see errors as an indicator of future careless performance. Have two or three people with eagle eyes review your resume. Watch out for "their" and "there" and other spelling mistakes spell check may not catch. Cut and Delete Skip lengthy descriptions of your clinical rotations if you are a new grad. It's a given that you attended school, and in so doing, met your clinical hours requirement. An exception is if you did a senior practicum in the speciality area you are applying for, or at the targeted facility. By the same token, skip long descriptions of duties if you are an RN. Skills such as "starts IV" and "completes care plans" do not set you apart. Do not include your GPA unless it sets you apart (3.75 or above). You can skip the "Objectives" statement or "Summary" statement unless it's something other than "seeks job" (see "verbosity" above) or variation thereof, because it's self-evident. A Performance Summary or Qualifications Summary is best used by an experienced nurse. Update Including "References on Request" is outdated. The employer already knows they can request references and doesn't need a prompt to do so. If your email address is aol.com, change it to [email protected] Include your LinkedIn url. Go back 10 years max in your work history. If you wish to conceal your age, do not put college graduation dates. Of course your age can be discovered, but you do not have to make it prominent. You may also want to read Age Discrimination in nursing. Keywords and Customize Use keywords from the job posting to match keyword scanning software and to show that your skills match their needs. It's all about you meeting their needs. Tailor the resume to the employer. Do not blast the identical resume out to 100 different employers. What are their mission and values, the major service lines? Every and by that I mean, every, employer is looking for employees who will be a good fit. Find out if they are for-profit, or are they community or faith-based ? Are they actively expanding service lines, certified in disease-specific care (stroke, chest pain)? Are they seeking magnet status? Magnet hospitals in particular value advanced nursing degrees, speciality certifications, and Shared Governance. Were you a unit based council member or leader? A hospital applying for Oncology Program accreditation needs oncology certified nurses. Hospitals with an accredited Primary Stroke Center need nurses with NIH Stroke certifications. Faith-based organizations seek nurses with the same values. Were you ever a Prayer Partner? Active in your church? Format Top load the most important information, such as your qualifications: RN license, BLS, ACLS, to make it easy to spot. Consider a functional/skills based or combination format rather than a reverse chronological format if your work history is sporifice. Many recruiters agree that these are easier to scan and provide information that is needed instantly. Functional/skills based resumes highlight the skills that they are looking for. The format could look something like this: Qualifications, Certifications and Education Skills Volunteer Experience Work experience Past Work Experience Make past work experience relevant by including desired skill sets. Working as a waitress shows your experience in customer service and more so if you were voted Best Waitress or always got the most tips. Include it. Patient satisfaction is highly important to all Medicare reimbursed employers. Show how you can help them with that. Give Examples Examples are really stories, and stories are remembered and powerful. For example, rather than saying "reliable" say "worked 2 years with no call-offs"- that will get their attention and speaks to your work ethic. I hope these tips help make your resume relevant and most of all, I hope you land your dream job! Related Articles How to Prepare for Your Interview How to Answer "What's Your Greatest Weakness?" Are You Cut Out to be an Emergency Department (ED) Nurse?
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You finished nursing school and passed the NCLEX. You are ready to land that first job. You sit down in front of the computer to hash out your resume.........crickets! You freeze. Do really have any skills to list? How do you make this look professional and get the attention of the hiring manager without a nursing job history? The American Nurses Association (ANA) recommends creating a well-structured resume no matter how much experience you have. This format may give you an advantage over applicants who don't put the time and effort into their resume, even if they have more work experience. The ANA says that an excellent nursing resume will showcase your education, career progression, professional skills, and significant experiences. Below are 10 tips you can use when creating your first nursing resume. 10 New Grad Nurse Resume Writing Tips1. Structure and OrganizationYour resume is the first impression the hiring manager will have about your communication skills. Use proper spelling, grammar, and abbreviations. Consistent formatting throughout the entire resume is a must. 2. List SkillsEven as a new grad, you have clinical skills. You probably completed a preceptorship where you were able to perform many clinical skills and procedures. Be sure to include a comprehensive list. You should also include a list of "soft skills". Soft skills are better known as social skills. These skills provide you with the ability to get along with others and be a productive member of the healthcare team. Common soft skills include: CommunicationDecision MakingTime ManagementSelf-MotivationAutonomyAdaptabilityLeadership3. Think Like the Hiring ManagerResumes used to be created to list what you were looking for in a job. Today, you must create your resume to stand out to the hiring manager. Look at the job description and be sure to align your skills with those needed to perform the job in which you applied. 4. Choose the Best HeadingsYou may not have much work experience to include and that's okay. Just make sure the headings you do choose tell the story of who you are was a qualified nursing candidate. Consider headings like, "Professional Affiliations" or "Awards" to showcase your experiences, networking skills, and achievements. 5. Describe your TrainingInclude any specialized training you received. If your nursing program provided special training or experiences, be sure to list those. Include the name of the facility, department or unit name and specialty as well as the dates for any special training. 6. List all AwardsIf you received any awards or were part of an honor society, include this in your resume. Nursing school is hard. The hiring manager knows this too. They will understand the commitment and dedication you had to have in order to finish with any awards or honors. 7. Be ProfessionalGetting your first adult job means you have to start acting like an adult (well, at least while at work). Be sure to have a professional email address. Do not use an email that references hot nurse or other inappropriate terms. Do not include pictures, lists of hobbies or interests on your resume. And, the hiring manager already knows you can provide references, so no need to list this on your resume. 8. Create a New Resume for Every Job You Apply ToEven if you are applying to similar types of job, be sure to make your resume to specific to each job. The best way to do this is to create a standard resume. With each job you apply to, create a version that aligns well with the job description or job posting. This will increase the chance of your resume making it through the automated computer system and into the hands of the hiring manager. 9. Be SpecificYou want to stand out, right? The easiest way to do this is being specific with each skill or experience you list. If you completed a 4-week preceptorship on a med-surg unit, be sure to include details about the number of patients you cared for each day, skills you performed, and any other details that help the hiring manager understand your specific skill set and success. 10. Include Past Work ExperienceWhile you do not want this to be the focus of your nursing resume, there is no reason to not include a bit of your past experiences. If you held any jobs that are healthcare related, include this with details of the work you performed. If you have never worked in a healthcare field, include soft skills such as leadership, multi-taking, and communication skills to showcase your diverse skill set. Creating your first resume is exciting and maybe a little scary. Take your time and be yourself. Showcase who you are through the way you craft your resume and skills. Are you struggling with how to create a good resume? Have any specific questions? Or maybe you have some other great tips for new grads creating their first resume. Share in the comments, we would love to hear your thoughts.
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You worked hard on your resume and applied for jobs that spoke to who you are as a nurse. You received a call and landed an interview. Now what? How do you prepare? What type of questions will they ask? Most hiring managers use behavioral interviewing techniques these days. The idea behind behavioral interviewing is simple: the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. This means that the hiring manager will ask questions that require you to think about past situations and how you handled them. They want you to tell them details about your behavior in an effort to predict how you will handle yourself in their workplace. These questions will be open-ended questions followed by as much time as you need to describe your actions. How to Answer Behavioral QuestionsBehavioral interview questions can challenge your brain. You must think about specific situations and quickly pull out the necessary information to answer the questions. Below are a few quick tips to use when answering behavioral interview questions: Think about the skill they are asking about and answer their question specific to that skill. For example, if they ask, "Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a team member and how you resolved it?", they want you to understand your ability to work in a team and your conflict resolution skills. Try to keep the story relevant to these two skills. Describe the event or situation with as much detail as possible. The manager wants to know the situation in order to understand how you responded. Be specific. Avoid concepts. Tell them about your behaviors and what made you choose that particular way to handle the situation. Don't talk about the behaviors of others. The only exception to this rule is in the case that it helps tell the story about how you reacted. Just make sure to bring it back to your response and not the behaviors of others. Don't be critical, talk about others, or tear down others in your story. The hiring manager wants to know who you are as a person. If you start talking about others negatively, they will quickly start thinking this is how you will handle yourself in their workplace. Talk about the actual situation and how you responded. If you feel you should have handled yourself differently, tell them that after you described the situation. Be honest. Don't skip over or embellish details. Use the S.T.A.R method when telling your story: Situation - Describe the situation. Give enough detail for the interviewer to understand what happened.Task - Describe the task you needed to accomplish.Action - Tell them the action you took. Keep the focus on yourself. Don't tell them what you might do, tell them what you did.Results - Let them know how the situation was resolved. What happened? What was accomplished? What did you learn?How to Prepare for Behavioral QuestionsMany people think there is no way to prepare for behavioral interviews. I mean, how exactly would you be able to know what questions the hiring manager will ask? While you can't know the questions that will be asked, Wayne State University offers these quick tips for preparing for behavior-based questions: Think about 6-8 situations from your past where you demonstrated top workplace behaviors or skills. This could be teamwork, discipline, patient care, or leadership. Use the S.T.A.R. method to organize your thoughts around these situations.Half of these situations should be positive. Think about your accomplishments or how you met your goals.The other half should be situations that started out negatively but ended positively. Or, with the best possible outcome, given the situation.Use various situations. Draw from past jobs, volunteer experiences, or just life in general.Use recent examples if possible.Review your resume before going into the interview. This will help jog your memory.Review the job description for the job you applied to and think about the skills needed to succeed.Behavioral interview questions can rattle your nerves. They are designed to make you think. Give yourself time to think through each question and what they really want to know. Try to organize your thoughts before you answer, so you're not rambling. Some people struggle with 'selling' themselves, even in job interviews. Do you have a story about a behavioral interview or question that went well? Or, maybe you have a story about an interview that went awry. Whatever your story is, we would love to hear it. Put it in the comments and get the conversation started.
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It's Spring and it's New Nurse Graduation Time! Last week I attended one of two New Grad Banquets hosted by my hospital for the graduating classes of our local colleges. This one was for our community college ADN program (my alma mater). The purpose of the New Grad Banquets is to celebrate new grads and for the students to meet us and get a sense of what we stand for. At the same time, we begin to identify the stand out candidates. We are looking for new grads who will be a good fit. CONGRATS! and welcome! The conference room, located at a very nice local hotel, was beautifully decorated. Round tables were dressed in floor length heavy-weight white tablecloths with shorter square black overlays. Black folded napkins stood upright at each place setting. Red twist-wrapped hard candies were strewn for accents. Each table had a centerpiece tent placard printed with the name of a nursing unit- ICU, ED, MedSurg/Oncology, MedsSurg/Peds, L&D, etc. Students could sit at any table they chose, and table-hop. Encircling the room were long, narrow tables featuring trifold conference style poster boards showcasing each nursing unit, to encourage circulating and conversation before dinner. Large colorful banners with our hospital name, logo, and mission statement swooped down from the ceiling. The first hour was to meet and mingle. Our hospital's Versant Program Director, Nurse Recruiter, CNO, Nurse Managers, Directors, and Educators were all there to congratulate the nursing students. And to make mental notes. We are looking for new grads who will be a good fit. After awhile, the Nurse Recruiter announced that dinner was served and said a short prayer. Seated at my table, I focused in on our group and listened. They all had such interesting stories of why they had chosen nursing, and how they overcame challenges to get through school. Each one inspired me. Sitting back and surveying the room, I noticed the same animated conversations going on at every table. The room was chock full of bright, fresh young people. You could feel the positive energy. But I know that fewer than a handful of these bright young candidates are going to land a job in acute care within the next six months. What separates the successful candidates from their peers? Here are two stand out candidates I met, and my uncensored thoughts (in bold). New Nurse Grad STAND OUT Candidate A I met Javier, whose wife had delivered a baby that morning in our hospital! Now you certainly can't plan that kind of attention-getting event, but it definitely worked in Javier's favor that night. It's their first, a healthy girl, 9lbs 12 ounces. His mother-in-law urged him to leave as both mom and baby were doing well, and to attend the banquet. Wise mother-in-law. Javier is on the quiet side, a big guy with an open face and humble demeanor (he's teachable, he listens well. Non-entitled. He'd be appreciative to be selected ). He gave the impression of solid. Steady. Family guy with family values. A good fit The Program Coordinator and I texted back and forth later about Javier (all names are covered by the hearts). I'm sharing the texts to because hospitals do compete and pursue new grad nurses who stand out. Right or wrong, first impressions count for a lot when hiring. Javier made a good first impression because he is authentic and genuine. His values are a good match for ours. New Nurse Grad STAND OUT Candidate B This young woman wowed! Ashley approached our table with her hand extended, introduced herself, and shook everyone's hand. We were all still talking about Javier's baby. Ashley hadn't heard yet that Javier's wife had delivered. She instantly teared up, which I could tell embarrassed her a bit. (OK, a spontaneous cryer. I get her. Like me) Turns out Ashley has children of her own, so it was a mother moment. We bonded. Warm and assertive and nice... a good fit First impression: outgoing, confident, spontaneous. Ashley seated herself and asked us some well-planned questions. "Does the hospital support nurses who go back to school?" (do we ever! what days do you need off?) "Your Peds unit is imbedded on MedSurg. Do you plan to expand?"(she knows about us. Did her homework) "I want to go on and get my NP. Do you think it's important to get MedSurg experience?" (smart, smart girl- she shared her future goals while asking our advice) Ashley came to the banquet prepared and with purpose. She understood that this was a working dinner, and she worked it. Turns out she is President of her Nursing Class (why was I not surprised?). My uncensored thoughts: The window for Versant applications has not even opened yet at our facility- no matter! Don't wait for her app-do whatever it takes to hire this young woman. Do not let her get away. Call her in the morning. New grads who stand out and are good fits have the best chance of getting hired. YAY!! We found some awesome new grad nurses! I hope my uncensored thoughts help you understand what's important to hiring type folks. And the very best of luck to you in landing your first nursing position. But you need more than luck! You need to prepare. For example, how can you make your resume stand out?
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I have been applying to many jobs every week and barely getting any call backs from hospitals. I don't know whats wrong with my resume. I am currently a dialysis nurse in a clinic but I want to go back to the hospital. XXXnameXXX, BSN, RN XXX addressXXXXXXX◦ XXXXnumber ◦ XXXXemail SUMMARY: Professional Registered Nurse with a compassionate and positive attitude. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, utilizing critical thinking and providing quality patient care. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members and colleagues. EDUCATION: XXXcollegeXXX, locationXXX- Bachelors of Science in Nursing Graduated: May 2018 (Magna cum Laude) XXXXCollege, locationXXXX - Associates of Arts Graduated: May 2014 LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS · New York State Licensed Registered Nurse · Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association · Advanced Cardiac Life Support– American Heart Association RELEVANT SKILLS: • Excellent Time Management • Team player with positive attitude • Medication Administration • Interacts with patients& families with compassion • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving • Culturally Sensitive • Leadership •Attention to detail •Great Interpersonal and communication skills •Computerized Charting WORK EXPERIENCE: XXXCompanyXXX, XXLOCATIONXX November 2018-Present Registered Nurse · Monitor and evaluate patients condition throughout dialysis treatment; if necessary execute appropriate action and inform physician for further consultation · Assess patients health status, review dialysis orders and laboratory results, develop patients individualized plan of care · Educate patients on access care, dietary and fluid management, compliance, treatment regimens · Provide direction and supervision to PCT’s and LPNs, delegate duties effectively · Act as a patient advocate; collaborate with physicians and other health team members in coordinating patient care · Follow infection control procedures to ensure client safety XXXcompanyXXX, locationXXX June 2017- July 2018 Patient Care Associate • Provided blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, specimen collection, oxygen and suction setup, 12 lead EKGs, bathing, turning and positioning, ambulating and toileting & ensured client safety STUDENT NURSE PRECEPTORSHIP Capstone: LOCATIONXXX (Telemetry) · Assessed and interpreted clinical data such as abnormal lab values, blood pressures, physical distress, heart rate and rhythms · Evaluated patient responses to treatment and progress toward goals · Readied patients for stress testing, echocardiograms, cardiac catheterization procedures · Preformed variety of skills such as incerting a Foley catheter, tube feedings, wound dressings, medication administration AFFILIATIONS: · Sigma Theta Tau - International Honor Society of Nursing · Sigma Alpha Pi - National Society of Leadership and Success · Alpha Eta Honor Society- National Honor Society of the Allied Health Professions · National Student Nurses Association, Inc. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • FEMA Emergency Planning • Interventional Rescue for Stroke • FEMA Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams • NYIT Inter-professional Education Collaboration Simulation •Cardiac Invasive Procedures: Pre and Post Care redit.docx
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Hi! So I am fairly new to allnurses, but I figured this would be the place to go for help on deciding what to keep/throw away on my resume. I graduated in May with my BSN and have been working at my first nursing job at a hospital almost an hour away. Since starting almost six months ago, I have recently been looking into applying to places closer to home now that I have actual nursing experience under my belt. I worked at Hooters for about a year while in college, and have been debating whether to remove it from my work history or not. A few family members have mentioned that maybe that was part of the reason I didn't get many interviews after graduating, but I feel it's related to lack of RN experience. And honestly, if an employer really doesn't want to give me the chance to show how great of a nurse I am based on the fact that I was a waitress at Hooters, then maybe that's not the place for me anyway. My work history consists of the following from newest to oldest: RN (present job), Nurse Extern (for a few months), waitress (Hooters), and two associate positions at local shops. Should I keep the RN and nurse Extern position only? Or keep Hooters as well since it really does show a great deal of customer service experience? I have had various opinions from friends and family so I figured ID get the opinions of actual nurses ? Thanks in advanced for any and all advice! Newbie-RN
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Guest posted a topic in Career Advice ColumnI had my instructor review my resume and give me some tips, but I still had no interviews. Two months later, I had an interview with a medical practice for an office LPN and they knew I was a new grad but they said they were willing to train me. The next day I got offered the job which of course I accepted. Once I was hired and went through some computer and lab training, I was assigned to work with a provider that was verbally abusive and everyday he always told me that he hated working with new nurses and he preferred to work with CMA's because they are more "savvy". I went to my supervisor with my concerns and I was told to "let it go in one ear and out the other" because it was "just his personality". He still persisted in calling me "old" "slow" and "fat". I am not slow and I do keep up just fine. After working for two months, I was called into my supervisor's office and told that they were terminating me because the provider "didn't have the time or the patience to work with a new nurse". If this was the case, why did they hire a nurse they knew was newly licensed? I was devastated but maintained my composure and went home. I filed for unemployment and starting looking for another job. The upside to the situation is that I learned a wealth of information - as well as doing many blood draws and lab tests, charting, etc. I felt I should list the job on my resume because of the experience I gained, but I'm not sure if that is working for me or against me. I've never been fired from a job - ever. It has been hard finding work and I feel that maybe this practice is either torpedoing me or again, it could be my age. I've been on three interviews - which always go well - and then nothing. I always follow up with an email thanking them for their time, etc., but then nothing. I am getting worried because I need to find work as a nurse for the experience because I'm new, but I'm starting to lose hope. Do you have any suggestions as far as my resume? Should I have listed this practice or would I have been better to leave it off. Thank you. Dear Worried, What a devastating experience to have when you are just starting your nursing career! There are so many things wrong with how you were treated that I can't even go there- my blood pressure will go up, I'm afraid. You are to be commended for having grace under fire and showing composure. Landing a job as an LPN is a function of market need and supply in your geographical area. One of the largest employers of LPNs is sub-acute care facilities. You are landing interviews, so your resume is effective - but your interviewing skills may need honing. Call the three employers/hiring managers who did not hire you and simply ask "I would appreciate your feedback, I am working on improving my interviewing skills, can you help me with some feedback?" Read "Age Discrimination in Nursing" as it is real, but you can strategize. If you are lucky, maybe one of them will respond - but it's worth your time, as you have nothing to lose. Regarding whether or not you should leave off this job on your applications - It's always wise to answer all questions on a job application honestly and completely, as being found out later will cost you the job. It's too big of a risk. And you will have no peace of mind waiting for the shoe to drop. Be prepared to speak to the short tenure if asked: "It wasn't a good fit although I gained many skills" and segue forward positively "I look forward to joining an organization that shares my values." Period. Related posts: How to Land a Job How to Answer "What's Your Greatest Weakness?" How to Prepare for Your Interview
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Hi everyone, I graduated this past Summer, and got licensed with the CNO mid august. I'm having a hard time finding my first job as an RPN. I haven't even gotten a call for an interview. Can someone please help me objectively, look at my resume and make edits. I've had others look at it but they aren't nurses so they just say it's fine. I've looked on "how to" sites as well. Still no calls. Are there any keywords I should add to make my resume more scannable? Thank you for your time! I've edited some things for privacy. It didn't past with the correct format with the dates, should be on one line but spaced to the right side of page. Spacing including with the bars are more even in actual doc. First & Last Name, RPN Contact Info HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of OntarioClinical experience in Toronto area hospitals and in long term care working with geriatric, adult, and pediatric clientsSuccessful completion of full-time consolidation at Sunnybrook Hospital in the postpartum unit, one of the select students chosen for this specialty placement through a competitive application processComputer proficient in MS Word, Adobe, Excel, Power Point, Internet, and EmailExcellent interpersonal communication skills, and fluent in EnglishStudent Nurse, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, ON Jan., 2016-Apr., 2016 Successfully cared for a limit of four pairs in the maternal/newborn unit, able to work autonomously and as a member of the interdisciplinary teamAble to assess and assist mother with pain, signs of hemorrhage, fundal check, IV maintenance and removal, urinary output after birth, catheter removal, assessment of incision, side effects of analgesics, and if RhoGAM and/or MMR vaccine is neededExperienced in assessment of neonatal vital signs, daily weights, neonatal bath and physical assessment, neonatal abstinence scoring, jaundice in the infant, initiation of phototherapy; assisted the assessment of neonatal blood sugar for SGA, LGA infants and infants with mothers who have GDMInitiated health teaching for parents, assisted mother in breastfeeding, and provided alternatives such as lactation aid, spoon feeding, and finger feeding as neededExperienced in a fast turn-over of patients, while ensuring all admission and discharge teaching is thorough and complete. Provided end of shift report and accurate documentationStudent Nurse, North York General Hospital (5N), Toronto, ON Sept., 2015-Dec., 2015 Successfully cared for patients at the short stay surgical unit, provided post-operative care, and health teaching to patients who would be ready for discharge in a short amount of timeTaught patients deep breathing exercises, incentive spirometer use, and the importance of ambulation postoperatively. Monitored return of bowel sounds for post abdominal surgeryProvided safe medication administration, thorough head to toe assessments, assessed patient labs, developed a plan of care, and documented patient careExhibited time management skills regarding fast turn-over of patients and prepping patients with appointments and tests scheduled throughout the dayStudent Nurse, North York General Hospital (5W), Toronto, ON May, 2015-Aug., 2015 Cared for patients at the long term medicine/rehabilitation unit, worked with predominantly geriatric patients, met and exceeded their specific patient needsProvided and documented safe and timely medication administration including administration of narcotics, and monitored any adverse effectsProvided and documented vital signs, pain, head to toe assessments, assistance with ADLs, intake and output, wound care, catheter care, colostomy/ileostomy care, G-tube feedings and medicationsCared for patients with dementia and mental health issues; provided patients with distraction techniques and therapeutic communication depending on patient needsStudent Nurse, Toronto Rehab - E.W. Bickle Centre, Toronto, ON Jan., 2015-Apr., 2015 Worked with patients in the complex continuing care unit and provided essential care to patients who are dealing with complex, long term issuesMonitored vital signs, assisted patients with ADLs, provided colostomy and wound care with assistance, and documented patient's status in progress notes and flow chartsProvided assistance in repositioning, transferring, and ambulatingADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Receptionist/Administrative Staff, Company name, Location (2012-2014) Sales Associate/Key Holder, Company name, Location (2010-2012) EDUCATION & TRAINING Diploma: Practical Nursing, Graduated with Honours 2014-2016 Seneca College, King City, Ontario Course: IV Therapy and Phlebotomy Sept., 2016-Present Humber College, Toronto, Ontario BCLS, CPR, and Standard First Aid for HCP Certificates 2015 Canadian Red Cross, Toronto, Ontario Mask Fit Training 2014 Seneca College, King City, Ontario
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Guest posted a topic in Career Advice ColumnConsider Relocating Geographic location can be a barrier to getting hired. The "nursing shortage" is regional. Some areas of the country and some hospitals are not hiring new grad RNs. It is very difficult to find a job in the San Francisco Bay area, for example. At the same time, some areas of the country are hiring and even recruiting new grads. The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota is one example. Strategy: Cast a wide net. Start by looking at neighboring states. Are you willing and able to re-locate? Do you have a friend or relative in one of these locations? Generally, urban centers are not hiring new grads as much as rural locations. Nurse Job Boards like the one here on site can help you search for jobs all over the country. note: If you are interviewed and you currently live "away" keep in mind that hiring managers want to hire nurses who they believe will stay beyond their initial contract. Customize Your Resume The purpose of a resume is to land an interview. If you are sending out multiple resumes and not landing any interviews, the culprit is most likely your resume. Your resume should be customized to each individual employer. Find out as much as you can about the hospital you want to work at. Are they faith-based? For-profit? What are their top service lines? Then tailor your resume to fit. For example, if they are Stroke Certified, you would emphasize that you have your NIHSS Stroke Certification. Your resume is about what you can do for them and identifying the value you bring to an organization. Strategic Use of Keywords Resume keywords should mirror job description keywords. This helps with keyword scanning software. If the job posting says they are looking for someone with leadership qualities, then use the keyword "leader" in your resume. For example, if you were a class officer or led any activities in school, you could say "I'm a natural leader. I was selected as our Class Event Leader and helped organized a community vaccination drive." Use active verbs such as: achieved, created, managed, volunteered, resolved, implemented. Avoid Cliches Avoid cliches and over-used terms. Instead of "I'm a dedicated, detail-oriented, driven, dynamic, problem-solving, team-building, self-motivated person with a strong work-ethic" give examples of the strengths you want to highlight. For example, instead of "I'm a people person", say "My energy comes from connecting with others." Volunteer Highlight any volunteer/community activity. This is seen as very positive, and shows desirable qualities to an employer. I have seen jobs come down to "she/he who had more points for volunteering". Make no Mistakes Your resume must be mistake-free. Errors may be viewed as an indicator of carelessness on the job. Your resume should be one page long and the layout should include plenty of lots of white space to avoid dense blocks of text. It should be visually pleasing with congruent use of headers and traditional fonts. Bullet points add emphasis and interest. Follow the Application Process Follow the prospective employer's application instructions to the letter. Sometimes candidates lose out because they don't follow instructions. If they specify that your resume should be submitted today, and your essay at a different time, follow their guidelines. Likewise, if they want your cover letter attached as a pdf, don't send as a .docx file. Pay special attention to application deadlines as they can be a narrow window. In many cases, you can apply before you get your license, contingent on passing the NCLEX. Compose a Cover Letter The purpose of a cover letter is to interest them enough to read your resume. It's a great way to catch their attention and stand out. Objectives of your cover letter are to: Introduce yourself and clearly define who you are Highlight your most notable qualifications, experiences, credentials, skills, and achievements Capture your reader's interest Motivate them to call and offer you an interview Networking Nets Jobs The number one way to get jobs is still through networking. You know more people than you realize, and the more people that know you are job seeking, the better. Contact your previous clinical instructors. Ask for their help. They have strong connections to acute care hospitals, and they have friends who are nurse managers Likewise, ask your preceptors to put in a word for you. Stay in touch with them. Contact classmates of yours who already have a job. Ask them to put in a word to the nursing manager. Ask them for their hiring tips Participate in online and social media nursing communities, groups, and forums. They provide support and information on job postings, and tips. Create a Linked.in profile if you don't already have one. to meet other nurses and recruiters Attend job fairs and conferences. You never know who you'll meet or what contacts you'll make. Have your resume in hand Go to community places like the gym regularly. Many nurses go right before or after their shift, go at that time and talk with them. Same applies for church, if you attend. Leads come from unexpected sources Join a local nursing organization Creative strategies Looking for a job is your job. Get up early Monday through Friday. Shower and dress in business casual. Set a goal for the number of resumes you will send out and how many contacts you will make each day. Think of a new contact strategy every day. When reading ads, look for "experience preferred" and not "experience required." Apply for everything that says "experience preferred." Even if it's not your ideal job, interviewing is an invaluable experience. Avoid travel agencies unless you have one to two years of experience. If you find a job you are really interested in, find out the name of the nurse manager and e-mail her/him or walk-in. A cold-call can be risky, but can also be rewarding. Have your resume with you, shake hands and say "I would like to drop this off for your review." The nurse manager now has a visual image of you, which puts you ahead of other applicants. Certifications Count Many new grad RNs are amassing certifications to enhance their resumes. Be sure and keep your BLS up to date. As for ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc- when hired, your hospital will provide them anyway, but it shows initiative to obtain them. In the Meantime Hone your interviewing skills so you'll be prepared and confident when you land an interview. Volunteer in anything community or health-related. And volunteering is also networking. You'd be surprised who knows who, or that John's daughter went to school with the nurse recruiter's favorite niece. Be patient. HR departments in hospitals are slow-moving compared to other industries. Keep your eye on the goal. You WILL get hired if you keep applying, networking, volunteering. All you need is one chance to get your foot in the door. Remember, new grad RNs are getting hired every day- you could be next! Don't underestimate the power of positivity and good energy. Keep your eye on the goal and be persistent. Look back at how far you've come since you started school. Good luck! Related articles Revamp Your Resume How to Answer "What's Your Greatest Weakness?"
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Long story short, after being married for 24 years with 4 children, I unexpectedly and very quickly found myself a single Mom this year. So now post divorce I find myself with absolutely no retirement to speak of and I am looking for a fresh start and hopefully enough money to put some aside for my future. I am 42 year old mother of 4 amazing Sons, two of them teenagers and still home with me. I went through nursing school in my 30's and graduated early 2017 and have been a Mom/Baby nurse at the same hospital and unit where I did my capstone since May 1 2017, so 4.5 years full time employment in a Utah hospital where a large number of babies are delivered. We are always very busy and in the top few for the state as far as the number of babies we deliver. Not a huge hospital but a very good, busy and popular hospital for maternity. I am incredibly overwhelmed at the moment and could just use some good advice with several career questions. First off (because I need this done ASAP), I need a good resume service to re-write my resume. I need it to be good and not too expensive! This is one thing I just want done right and doing it myself is quickly becoming very overwhelming. If I can afford it, I would love to just have someone who really knows what they're doing to write it for me! Any info is greatly appreciated! Second question, In an effort to better secure my future financially, I am looking to work in another state. Utah is among the lowest pay for nurses. I have a Utah license and am wondering what it takes to get a compact license, hoping its not too difficult? Third, I am looking at travel nursing and I (think) I would like thoughts from those who have experience in travel nursing. Yes, I have some decent experience in Mom/Baby, however I don't know how high the demand is in this area as far as travel nursing. I really would love to do LDRP, just LD or NICU but doubt anyone wants to train me on a travel basis. Is the maternity experience I have going to help me get a travel job? I would like to work in Colorado and plan to move there ASAP, yes I have two teenagers at home but one of them is 19 and very responsible and my 15 year old, (also a great kid), though I pray he goes with me may end up spending some time living with his Dad before he decides what he really wants. Any info is greatly appreciated! I am looking to start something new asap. Thank you!
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Hi, I just left my first nursing job after a little over a year of working there. My primary specialty was in pediatrics on an inpatient unit for neuro, endo, and ortho pts. I am in the process of finding a new nursing staff job, as well as, looking into travel nursing agencies (However, I worry only one year experience is not ideal for travel nursing). A common feature I've come across on the travel agency websites during the registration process is a checklist of experience in certain specialties. I had frequently floated to NICU during my last job (about 4-5 times), would I be able to count that as experience in the NICU specialty? For example, the Aureus travel agency, I am currently in the process of completing my registration for, gives the option to check your level of competency in a specialty, so for "RN- NICU", there are the 4 following options: Observed and assisted, limited competency, competent, and advanced. Should I check observed and assisted? Or would that be considered lying as it was never my primary unit? Also for my primary unit I selected "Pediatric-inpatient", would I be considered competent or limited competency, since I only worked 13 months there (starting as a new grad)? Sorry if I worded this in a confusing way. I just want to make sure I do this right! Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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Guest posted a topic in Career Advice ColumnDear Nurse Beth, I've been an primary care pediatric nurse practitioner for the past 7 years but want to get back into bedside nursing. I have no hospital experience as an RN (I was a direct entry NP). Can I apply to new grad programs? How do I present myself on my resume - do I just leave the NP part off? Or need to keep it on?
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I graduated with my BSN in June 2020. Since then I've had 3 jobs. I have a few questions about my resume. If anyone could give advice I would be really thankful. An answer to any of the questions below will help! - Should I remove my clinical experience from my resume? June 2019 to March 2020 - My first job out of college was from July to October 2020 as a med-surg nurse and it only lasted for 3 months. Should I remove this from my resume? I've gotten questions at interviews in the past about this job and I don't like to talk about it because I was terminated at the end of my orientation. I did learn a lot of different skills at this job though. - If I get rid of clinical experience and my first nursing job it will leave me with two contract jobs doing immunizations (1st was for 3 months and 2nd was for 5 months). Both were at the same company. The job descriptions were a bit different (one was only covid vaccines and the other was all immunizations). There's also a gap of time between the two jobs. One was March to May 2021 and the other was September 2021 to February 2022. Should I somehow combine them or keep them separated on my resume?
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Guest posted a topic in Career Advice ColumnI started a new job in December, and I hate it. After 2 months, I'm ready to leave. I believe I will be in my third month before I get hired for a new job. I want to know if I need to include this job on my resume. If I do include it, what could I say about the reason I am ready to leave so soon? Will this job show up in a background check?
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Guest posted a topic in Career Advice ColumnDear Nurse Beth, I am currently doing my preceptorship in MGH. My preceptor is very nice and asked me to give him my application materials so that he can refer me to his manager. I feel this is a very good chance to land my first job. What should I do to increase my chance of getting accepted besides preparing my cover letter and resume well? Dear Good Chance, It is a very good chance. CONGRATS on making such an impression! Preceptors and seasoned nurses can spot potential such as yours and a personal recommendation from a respected employee is golden. Managers much prefer a known hire over an unknown hire as it reduces their risk. Write a note to the manager and leave it in her office. It should be short, thanking her for the opportunity to precept on her floor with (preceptor name). Make it personal, and mention some aspect of your rotation that stood out to you, such as the teamwork or kind regard towards patients. Say that you are interested in a position and look forward to hearing from her. Include your contact information. Best wishes and good luck! Nurse Beth
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I keep getting rejected from hospital jobs, even new grad jobs! I'm getting very discouraged. The only RN job I've held is at a SNF in the short term unit but I'm really eager to leave. Sadly, SNF experience isn't acute care experience so it doesn't count when I try to apply for a non-new grad hospital position. I live in California and the job markets competitive. I will have my BSN by August first, but I'm wondering if that will offer much benefit without acute care experience. I'm wondering if I should remove my previous jobs (teacher/medical assistant) and my second associates degree to make room for more information about my current RN job or add in clinical experience from nursing school? I did my senior preceptorship on a med-surg/telemetry unit. Lastly, I've tried to edit the summary as I feel it is weak but I've read conflicting information. I've read that some people don't even believe a summary/objective line is necessary since everyones objective is obtaining a job. I'm unsure what to put for the summary and how to change the bullet points of skills. Also, I've looked at various resources for practice interview questions to keep myself prepared. If anybody has any nurse pages with common interview questions I would really appreciate that! Any help would be greatly appreciated! ? I'm going to start looking at hospital jobs in different states because I don't think I can stay in a SNF. If anyone knows of any states that hire new grads, I've been looking at Colorado because I heard Arizona is seeing a lot of COVID patients right now. Resume Blank.pdf CoverLetter Blank.pdf
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I am in the process of applying for new graduate RN position. I would appreciate some feedback and suggestions regarding the "Objective Statement" that I wrote. Professional Objective: "A dedicated, compassionate, team-oriented, and multi-lingual Registered Nurse with excellent time management and organizational skills seeking nursing employment within XYZ hospital. Self-motivated professional with a strong work ethic and commitment to supporting team objectives to provide exceptional customer service and highest-quality patient care." Thank you so much in advance!
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Guest posted a topic in Career Advice ColumnDear New Grad, I so hate to break your bubble, but it needs to be said. An objective statement is not going to help you land your first nursing job. It's just not. There's very little reason for a new grad to write an objective statement. The objective of every new grad is to land a job, which is self-evident. Writing long, cliche-filled sentences shows that you are making this about you, not about the organization. You must think about everything you write from an employer's point of view. It's understandable you are naive to what I'm telling you. I do think nursing schools should be giving more guidance and better, practical advice to students composing cover letters and resumes. That's why I wrote my book below. It can be very competitive landing your first job, and you need to know from an insider's point of view what hiring managers are looking for. You don't stand out by using flowery phrases. In my book, I show how to stand out and be memorable every step of the way. You must individualize your resume to each and every organization, and show that you are a solution to their problem. What's their problem? Find out. What's their mission statement? Find out. Problem: New grads are a flight risk? Show that you have ties to the community Problem: Low HCAAPS scores in patient satisfaction? Highlight your AIDET training Problem: 30-day re-admissions? Emphasize your training in teach-back patient education It's not about you, it's about how you are going to help solve a problem for the employer. Trust me, a recruiter is not going to read your objective statement and say "Thank goodness! Finally, a new grad who is "self-motivated" ! Nobody ever stood out from the pack by saying they are "dedicated". For recruiters who read hundreds of resumes, reading yet another one that says "strong work ethic" may be enough to make them set it aside. It lacks originality, substance, and meaning. You just can't waste your words like that when you're dealing with a limited attention span. It's estimated you have just a few seconds to grab their attention. Every word has to count. So what can you do? Here's one tip from my book. Instead of espousing "exceptional customer service" (what does that mean, exactly?) in your resume give an EXAMPLE of exceptional customer service. "My patient was alone, without family, and did not speak English. He shared that he felt isolated and frustrated. I speak his language, Afrikaans, and helped him download a translation app on his phone. It made me late to post-clinic debriefing, but it was worth it because he was so grateful" Stories are remembered. Cliches are not. You say you are multi-lingual. Elsewhere in your resume, identify exactly what language other than English that you speak (do not say multi-lingual), and make sure it is targeted to the demographic of the hospital you are applying to. Speaking Spanish in central California is helpful, but speaking Russian is not. I hope I'm making the point clear- make it about the employer. Saying you are multi-lingual makes it about you. Saying you speak Spanish in central California makes it about the employer. There's so much more I'd love to teach you, but I hope this has at least given you a new point of view.
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Hi all, Wondering if bringing a portfolio with copies of my resume, cover letter, etc would be appropriate and/or expected for a nursing school interview? Also, since the interview is focused on gaining entrance to a nursing program, should the resume focus only on academic pursuits up until this point or should it include any professional experience, despite not having a lot of work experience up until now? Would you also bring copies of transcripts, etc or should one assume that the nursing school would have all that information already at their fingertips? Thanks!
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Hello all, I desperately need help with my resume and cover letter. I 'm from Korea and worked as an OR nurse for 3years before coming to the U.S. I'm trying to get a job in the states, but it's way harder than I thought. Would you guys check my resume and cover letter, then give me some critique, please? Any comments would be appreciated. Thank you. cover letter.docx resume.docx
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Guest posted a topic in Career Advice ColumnDear Nurse Beth, I have just been fired from my first hospital job as a new grad after having been oriented for 2 months. Although it was devastating, I am quite relieved as I've come to learn that ER is not where I want to be right now. That being said, how do I approach this in my resume and interviews? Should I even put it in my resume as work or as skills? I have learned so much and gained skills that I believe can be useful on the floor, but how do I go about professionally mentioning this (if I should) if I am asked about it during an interview? Thank you! Dear Devastated, You should never leave out relevant jobs in a resume for the purpose of misleading an employer. Even though it was a short tenure, not including it in your resume carries a risk. Nursing is a small world, and you can easily run into someone later on who you worked with during those 2 months. Discovering you were not truthful on your resume after you're hired could result in losing your job. While it can place you in an unfavorable light, when it comes up in an interview, you can mitigate the damage. Plan and reheorifice your answer- not to the point of sounding scripted, but enough to control what you say during the interview, and avoid getting off-topic or overly wordy.Keep it brief. Over-explaining makes it look like you've done something wrong. A simple explanation such as "it wasn't a good fit" is best.Never blame your previous employer. Keep it positive and indicate that you learned from the experience.Control the narrative. At every opportunity, segue to the positive and to the future. "I look forward to working in an organization that shares my values" (be sure you know the mission and values statement).I hate to tell you this, but 2 months experience in the ED is not going to carry much weight, experience-wise, with a MedSurg hiring manager. Experience for a new grad begins to count at around 1 year. In their minds, you are not a nurse with 2 months experience, you are a new grad. Submit plenty of applications and practice your interview responses. Start your job search today!
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Guest posted a topic in Career Advice ColumnDear Nurse Beth, I nodded off on my job and the clients family reported me as sleeping. I was removed from the case and most likely will be fired. Where do I go from here. Should I exclude this on resume?
