Critique my FIRST Resume/Cover letter?

I graduated from the nursing school in May, and passed the NCLEX exam a couple weeks ago (woo!). I am applying for to work on a NICU. If anyone would please look at my resume and cover letter and leave me some tips/advice on how to fix it, I would be

Why Didn't You Go To Med School?

6 Don't you get tired of friends/relatives asking you "Why didn't you go to med school?"

Contrary to popular belief, not everyone wants to be a doctor. I love what I do and I do what I love. Isn't that good enough? Amen to that!I wouldn'

Nursing vs. Teaching?

1 I have now been a nurse for 3 yrs and have worked in 3 different places. Most recently I took I job I thought I would love, some days are good but about 75% of the time I get no breaks and end up staying after work. I also work 5 days a wk. I am on

New grad needs advice on jobs

I am in my early 20's fresh out of college with my BSN and have been offered 2 jobs. I have been offered an RN position in a small community, which would allow me to save money/pay loans by living at home. Working here would give a good foundation t

Opinions please

Hi! I am on the hunt for my first job as an RN and I'm unsure about where to go.
I just moved to a new city, far from my nursing school and my contacts from my tech job. I spent one year working as a tech on a surgical floor, did a nurse externship,

Hospital Job Vs Community Health Nurse

Hi Everyone,

I really need help in deciding about my job. I recently graduated and obtained my RN License. I have been offered two jobs. One at Bellevue Hospital and one as Community Health Registered Nurse.

I am really confused which one to pick as

ADN vs BSN job hunting

Has anyone out there with an ADN had trouble landing jobs? I have my ADN and got my license this past December. It seems that a lot of the facilities I go to especially hospitals require BSN or experience. Does anyone have any advice for those who ar

Freaking Out- NLN-PN entrance exam

I have been practicing for my entrance exam. I was doing the math portion of the test and go 30 out of 40 correct in the time allotted. That's a 75% percent, which to me is bad. So how much can I miss on the actual exam? Also, I heard some questions

Nurse Extern

Hi everyone!

I was recently hired as a nurse extern in the CCU and I start in about two weeks. I will also be entering my last semester of an ASN program at that time and I am worried about time management. Luckily, I will only be required to work tw

First job offer is in psych- but will I get stuck there?

Hi,
I am a new graduate and have been working at my job hunt for the last month or so. I've applied for about 15 positions (I'm trying to take my time to write cover letters and adjust my resume to suit each position).
I have applied across the spe