New Grad RN Resume: What Actually Matters
Resume structure, what to include, what to leave out for new grads.
New grad resumes face HR screening + nursing manager review. Clarity wins.
Structure
Contact, License (RN pending or # if licensed), Education, Clinical rotations (specialty + hours), Healthcare experience, Skills, Certifications (BLS, ACLS if applicable).
What to include
Clinical rotation specialties and hours. Patient population. Specific skills (IV starts, central line care, ventilator basics if applicable). BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP.
What to leave out
GPA unless 3.8+. Unrelated jobs (unless customer service experience). Self-promoting adjectives ('detail-oriented').
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