S.L. Page - Nursing Resume: A Job Guide for Nurses

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This eBook is a RegisteredNurseRn.com production.

This eBook is copyright 2013 by S. L. Page. Allrights reserved. National and international copyright laws protectthis eBook and all related content. No part of this eBook may bereproduced, rewritten, resold, redistributed, retransmitted,emailed, published online, stored in a database or retrievalsystem, or distributed in any other means (via digital or physicalmeans) unless expressed written permission is given by theauthor.

Contributing editor: Benjamin Page

While the author and publisher has made every effortto ensure this eBook only contains factual and helpful informationat the time it was written, the worlds of nursing and education arerapidly changing, and the rules and regulations in each state areconstantly changing. Therefore, this eBook should not be viewed asa final legal authority on policies, procedures, laws, nursingpractice, or other content mentioned within. No warranty is offered(expressed or implied) to suggest this information will be safe,accurate, or viable in all situations (or areas) in the future.Furthermore, while the author firmly believes that the techniquesand advice offered in this eBook will dramatically help nursingstudents or nurses increase their odds of career success (orobtaining a job), the information within this eBook should not beconstrued as a claim, warranty, guarantee, or representation ofsuccess in obtaining a job after graduation (or any other topicsincluded in this eBook). By reading or accessing this eBook, youagree not to hold the author or publisher liable for any damages orconsequences that may arise from the use or misuse of theinformation given within.

Introduction: From theAuthor

Thank you very much for your purchase of this eBook.I truly hope this guide will help you succeed in all of your careerendeavors.

My name is Sarah, and I graduated with my bachelorsdegree in nursing (BSN) in 2009. I officially became a licensed RNwhen I passed the NCLEX-RN exam shortly after graduation.

Like many nursing students, I was always worriedabout finding a job after graduation. At that time, the recessionwas just getting underway, and the government had not yetimplemented the Affordable Care Act (also called Obamacare).

Nevertheless, I was very blessed because I was ableto get a job straight out of nursing school. Times have changed abit since then. While nursing is still expected to be one of thefastest growing professions through the year 2020 (according to theBureau of Labor Statistics), there is a little more competition onthe job front.

In addition, while the effects ofthe new healthcare law have not been fully realized, many hospitalshave been cutting staff. Many students I speak with on mywebsite, RegisteredNurseRN.com ,have voiced concerns about finding a job after graduation.Moreover, some nurses who are considering leaving their currentpositions in hopes of a higher wage are also worried about findinga job.

Due to the increased job competition, I decided towrite this short eBook guide and include a set of professionallydesigned resume and cover letter templates to help nurses succeed.This eBook is short and to the point, and it gives the necessaryinformation you need to ensure youre ready to start finding a newjob (or your first job).

Ive taken all of my own experience in applying forjobs and combined that with some of the wisdom of nurse managersIve spoken with through the years. The result is a simple andeasy-to-read eBook that can help you prepare for your job searchjourney ahead.

The goal with this package is simple: To help you onyour journey of finding a job. This package will help you create aresume/cover letter, tell you where to submit them, and teach youhow to conduct yourself in an interview. In other words, Ivedesigned this package to be a career tune-up.

A graphic designer beautifully designed the premiumresume templates, and they include a combination of elegant fonts,colors, and images. These templates were specifically designed withnurses and healthcare professionals in mind. Here are samples ofthe premium cover letter and resume templates youll receive:

Note: You can edit the information in the templatesabove once you download them. You can change RN to LPN, or youcan change the wording in the templates to say whatever you want itto say. You can also edit font sizes, text areas, etc.

In addition, if you are still innursing school (or know a student interested in nursing school), Iwrote an eBook titled: How to PassNursing School . You can find it on mywebsite ( RegisteredNurseRN.com ) oron popular eBook retailers online.

I sincerely hope this package will help you in yourcareer endeavors, and I wish you the very best of luck in yournursing career.

Sincerely,

S.L. Page, BSN, RN

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: About ThisBook

As I said in the introduction, Ive writtenthis eBook guide in a way so that you can quickly get all of theimportant details and resources you need when looking for a job.This is exactly what you can expect with this eBook purchase:

-A bundle of professionally designedresume templates- Youll get 10 premium resume designs, as wella few basic (traditional) designs as well. I personally hired agraphic designer to create these templates in a way that waselegant and professional. The templates work great for nurses orother professionals in the healthcare field.

When you submit a resume, you want to standout from the crowd. You dont want your resume to look forgettableor boring. These designs will make it seem as if youve spent hoursdesigning a resume, and the nurse recruiter will likely rememberthe unique design.

-A bundle of cover letter templates-These cover letter templates match the professionally designedresume templates. These have basic text where you can simply changethe details and print it out. Cover letters are optional whensubmitting a resume, so you dont have to use them. However, mostprofessionals recommend you use them.

-Resignation template- If you plan onquitting a current job and then applying for a new one, you can usethe included template when giving your resignation. This templatewas designed to allow you to quit in a professional way so that youcan leave your current job with class.

-This eBook guide- This eBook guideis brief; it was designed to give you the information you need tobrush up on your job searching skills. Youll get all of theimportant information about completing resumes, getting letters ofrecommendation or reference, where to look for jobs, how to prepare(and sit) for interviews, and much more.

All templates mentioned above come in .docxformat and must be downloaded separately from our website (thedownload link and special password is at the end of this eBook).The .docx format is the format commonly used with the MicrosoftWord software. We strongly recommend you use Microsoft Word to openand edit the files. Even if you do not have Microsoft Word, you canoften download a free trial online.