- 1). Begin by crafting a clear objective relevant to a particular employer or specific job you seek. Examine the hospital's mission, vision, corporate culture and services, most of which can be found on the company's website. Utilize keywords found in these statements within your objective.
- 2). Start your nurse's curriculum vitae on a page with margins of one inch all around. Margins can vary on the top and bottom if you like, but they should be no less than half an inch and no more than 1.25 inches. Focus on clarity by using a simple font such as Helvetica or Times New Roman throughout. Adding bold headings can spice up your layouts without sacrificing consistency. Text should be justified to the left margin.
- 3). Construct your nursing CV in a chronological fashion, beginning with your most recent employment. Describe not only the type of medical facility you worked in (outpatient, cardiac, rehabilitation) but also your typical caseload. Note any areas of specialization. Highlight any areas of performance improvement or significant accomplishments. Even in the field of nursing, employers look for results-driven employees.
- 4). Include any of these key points to describe your experience: managerial or supervisory experience, administrative or budgetary work, participation in special projects or committees, leadership of any teaching rounds or presentations to new nurses. These areas can help separate you from a crowded field of applicants.
- 5). Add an education section that lists your degrees, academic honors and graduation dates. Include any scholarships or nursing fellowships you earned. Recent graduates can note their grades and coursework, if applicable. Experienced nurses might consider highlighting their clinical rotations. For nursing licenses, list the date you earned the license as well as the state or states in which you are licensed.
- 6). Finish with a list of references including at least one professional reference. Make sure you list their contact information and positions they hold.
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