silly resume ?... certifications

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I'm updating my resume and I'm working on the section for licensure/certifications. I'm listing my CPR & ACLS courses and I put the date I took the course/got certified (not when the cert expires, right)?

Also, for my RN license, I put "RN license #5555555" - should I list the date of my original licensure in that state, most recent renewal date, or the expiration date listed.

Any help is appreciated... I think my brain's fried from a busy week at work... thanks

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Specializes in nursery, L and D.

I usually put expiration date on all my certs.....who cares when you got them, they just want to know when you need to recert.

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When I was looking at it, I thought that potential employees might think I needed to re-cert when I was current... thanks for confirming;)

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Specializes in med/surg, ortho, rehab, ltc.

Hi Sun Chica!

As an FYI, side note...I recently learned (from an allnurses member's post) that most Rn's no longer put their license # on their resumes....d/t ID theft and nurse imposters. I verified this by looking through 3 books on nurse resumes in a library near my home.

Guess just putting RN & yr obtained means you're licensed...then when you fill out the application they'll ask for license #.

My state recently decided not to send out paper licenses to protect against imposters. Employers just look up the license on the BON website.

Good luck!

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Good to know... thanks

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Specializes in OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN.

Also, for my RN license, I put "RN license #5555555" - should I list the date of my original licensure in that state, most recent renewal date, or the expiration date listed.

Do Not include your license number:nono: When you get a job you can give it to them then.

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