Abstract

Successful resume writing depends on a nurse's ability to succinctly highlight their unique experiences, skills and abilities, allowing them to stand out from the sea of similar applicants that a manager will review. A nurse manager will form their first impression of a nurse based on the professionalism of the applicant's resume. Learn how to make that impression positive and how to stand out from the crowd.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate the importance of a well written resume in the pursuit of a nurse position
  • Recognize and correct common mistakes in resume writing
  • Utilize available local and online resources to produce a successful resume

Notes

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Video Length: 51 minutes, 23 seconds

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Author Details

Stacy Maitha, BSN, RN, is the Clinical Nurse Manager for USA-based international nurse recruiting company Interstaff, Inc. She reviews more than 40 international nurse resumes a week and interviews nurses from all over the world. Prior to her position with Interstaff, Stacy was a hospital nurse manager, so she knows what recruiters and hospitals are looking for in a successful application.Stacy is also the Indiana State President of the Emergency Nurses Association.

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Interstaff, Inc., Sugar Land, Texas, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document, Video Recording

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Resume Writing, Professional Writing, Early Career Nurses

Publisher

Sigma Theta Tau International

Version

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Video/Audio Streaming

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Review Type

None: Educational Material, None: Reputation-based Submission

Acquisition

Publisher-submission

Date of Issue

2021-07-01

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