Sample Nursing Student
Widener University, Box 555, Chester, PA 19013 • (610) 555-1111 •

EDUCATION

Widener University, Chester, PA expected Month/Year

Bachelor of Science in Nursing GPA: include if 3.0 or above

Honors: list honors programs and any other honors or scholarships if applicable

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Name of Clinical, Name of Hospital, City, State Dates worked

  • Your resume should include all of your clinical experiences, select 1-2clinicalsto elaborate on using 2-6 bullets to explain skills or experiencesthat would be of interest to a potential employer
  • Each bullet should start with an action verb, explain the task you performed and impact or results of your work
  • Use add detail by explaining skills you learned using nursing “it” knowledge, transferable skills, a strength, and/or numbers whenever possible
  • Ex: Performed routine catheterization techniques via protocol to both male and female patients
  • Ex: Provided routine morning care to mobility impaired patients, including bathing and changing

ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Name of Clinical, Name of Hospital, City, State Dates worked

Name of Clinical, Name of Hospital, City, State Dates worked

Name of Clinical, Name of Hospital, City, State Dates worked

Name of Clinical, Name of Hospital, City, State Dates worked

WORK EXPERIENCE

Name of Company City, State

Your title Dates worked

  • Begin each bullet with an action verb: manage, perform, create, provide, assist, etc.
  • Be sure to describe your job duties in a meaningful way and quantify wherever possible
  • Ex.: Ensured safety of approximately 30 girls, ages 9 to 11 years old during outdoor activities

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Penn Medicine Lancaster, PA

Nurse Aid May 2017 to August 2017

  • This section might not pertain to everyone but volunteer experience is a wonderful addition
  • Highlight transferable skills such as communication and teamwork learned through experience
  • Ex.: Shadowed nurses on medical surgical and emergency floors for 4 weeks each; defined interest in becoming an emergency room nurse
  • Ex.: Entrusted to manage host nurse’s caseload after third week under supervision

LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES

Certificate holder, Oskin Leadership Institute, Widener University September 2016 to May 2016

  • This section might not pertain to everyone but activities and leadership experience are important
  • Explain leadership activities as though it were a job, use at least 2 bullets under each experience

Your title,Widener University Student Nurses’ Association September 2015 to present

  • Select experiences that are recent and relevant
  • Listing skills learned, tasks accomplished and results of work

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Patient Documentation Programs:EPIC

Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Language: intermediate in Spanish

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified August 2016-present