How to write a nursing resume that gets interviews

A nursing resume should show your licence, your clinical experience and the kind of patients you have cared for, in a way that is quick to read.

What to include

• Your licence or registration type and where it is valid
• Certifications such as BLS, ACLS or PALS, with expiry dates
• Each role with the unit type, number of beds and typical patient ratio
• Results, such as audits you helped improve or students you precepted
• Clinical placements, if you are a new graduate

In the UK, NHS jobs usually ask for a supporting statement as well as your work history. Link your examples to the person specification.

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