now is the time to secure that dream job . Your coach , the faculty at your nursing school , can provide you with useful tips to land that dream job . Part of securing that dream job includes editing your resume , preparing for the interview , thinking of questions to ask during the interview , and following up with a thank you note after the interview .
Throughout nursing school , you have worked on your resume , but you want to ensure that you have a well-rounded resume . “ Constructing a compelling and visually appealing resume can be challenging , but a few strategies can help you use your resume as a showcase of what makes you the best candidate for the job ” ( Indeed , 2022 ). While preparing your resume , make certain that it is grammatically correct and does not contain grammatical errors . Use a font such as Arial or Times New Roman with a size of 10 and 12 . An online publication on Indeed . com ( 2022 ) suggests that your resume include a summary or objective , licenses and certifications , education , clinical rotations , work experience , volunteer history , and additional skills . “ You may not yet have clinical experience as a nurse , but the experiences you acquired during nursing school are beneficial and can help your resume stand out ” ( Perkins , 2022 ).
You can submit your resume to several hospitals hiring new graduates . When you receive a call from a hospital that would like to interview you , carefully select what you will wear . Make sure you dress for success the day of your interview ; do not wear scrubs to an interview ( Indeed , 2022 ). Professional attire presents a positive first impression . In the days leading up to the interview , do a trial run to make sure you know how to get to the location of the interview . Do not be late for an especially important game !
We are coming into the last quarter of the Super Bowl game — the interview . Before the interview , research the facility , including their mission and accomplishments . This can help you prepare reasons why you would like to work for that facility . Also , turn off all electronics ; during the interview , engage with the person who is interviewing you . Remember to ask questions . Appropriate questions for a new graduate to ask include length of orientation , whether you will you have a preceptor , and nurse-to-patient ratio . If you are given the opportunity to shadow a nurse on the unit for a few hours , seize it . This shows the hiring manager that you are really interested in wanting to work on that unit .
The Super Bowl game has finished , and you have received the phone call from Human Resources offering you the job . Your career starts now as a Registered Nurse ! Time to pack your bags . You are off to Disney World to celebrate your success . Your dedication and hard work have earned you the place that will jump start
30 NSNA IMPRINT • APRIL / MAY 2023 • www . nsna . org your nursing career . You are the MVP ( Most Valuable Player ) of your nursing school journey , and it is this leadership quality that you will take with you the rest of your Registered Professional Nurse career ! n
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Giselle Melendez , EdD , RN , NE-BC , currently is the Director of Patient Care Services , Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital , Northwell Health . Dr . Melendez serves as the President for the Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Sigma as well as the Presidential Advisor for the Nursing Students Association of New York State . In 2019 , Dr . Melendez was awarded NSNA Honorary Membership .
Kelly Siciliano , MSN , RN , MED- SURG-BC , Alumnus CCRN , is a Clinical Professional Development Educator at Northwell Health - Long Island Jewish Medical Center ( LIJMC ) in New Hyde Park , NY and Adjunct Faculty at Adelphi University College of Nursing & Public Health . She serves as the Vice President of the Epsilon Kappa ( Molloy University ) chapter of Sigma Theta Tau . Kelly was recently appointed to the role of Faculty Advisor for the Nursing Students ’ Association of New York State ( NSANYS ).