The Dreaded Resume

suzukirider · Jan 15, 2009

I thought most hospitals have you apply on-line, thus no resume. I may be wrong about this, especially when it comes to smaller-town hospitals.If you are going to make a resume, put under "acheivements" your GPA, and any other outstanding acheivements that may make you stand out from the others. Also....CALL or physically meet with the nurse recruiter so they have a face to put with a piece of paper....and its not a bad idea to bug them once a month. Good luck, I graduate in September!

smilingbig · Jan 19, 2009

Rule of thumb is include all past employment for the prior 10 years. Don't include your GPA on your resume. As a graduate nurse most new places of employment will ask for an official transcript anyways (to make sure you finished or are expected to graduate soon). I have seen some new graduate nurse resumes that detail their clinical experience (as far as how many hours and what hospitals), but like the previous post, most of that will not be needed to apply. So, I guess it is a preference. Also, research has shown that resumes longer than one page (especially for entry-level positions) discourage your reader. Not good, so try to keep it at one page. You can pick up a resume writing book from a library or a book store, it may help. I did my BA in marketing and management prior to a career change to nursing and we were required to take a 'resume writing' course. I have written resumes for so many people I can't even count! But there are several small, to-the-point resume books that will be fine. Also, as a new grad, you aren't expected to have a lot of health care experience. I've spoken to many nurse recruiters that say they just use the resume as a conversational tool to get to know you during the interview process. Also...do a resume. You don't want to show up at an interview with out one. I graduate in May also and have already been applying for GN positions. So kudos to you for getting started now. From what I have been told, many recruiters in my area will be starting interviews late February & early March. Good luck!

smilingbig · Jan 19, 2009

Also, I'm sure your nursing instructors would be glad to look over your resume to give you some pointers. I have always found a second set of eyes does wonders for anything!

turnerika · Feb 8, 2009

A few basics... your resume does not have to be just ONE page it can be TWO!!! This throws a lot of people off but people in the medical field are supposed to put jobs and clinical experience, if you can fit that in one page you have very little clinical experiene! USE ACTION VERBS (provided, maintained etc etc.) make sure to add all "special skills" foreign lang, awards, recognitions, volunteering etc etc. Look for templates from your school, they should have some. Have someone else read your before you turn it in b/c spelling errors can eliminate you.

Journey_On, BSN, RN · May 30, 2009

I am revising my resume for another interview that I have.

I know you should add the past 10 years of work experience on your job applications, but should you add all of your work experiences on your resume if they are non medical-related jobs?

2BSure · May 31, 2009

I am revising my resume for another interview that I have.
I know you should add the past 10 years of work experience on your job applications, but should you add all of your work experiences on your resume if they are non medical-related jobs?

Yes you should.