Writing a resume or cover letter is easier when you can see a good one first. This site has been offering free examples since 2011, and you don’t need to sign up or pay for any of them. Pick the place that matches what you need today, or watch the 40-second tour below. What Do… Read More »
This free CNA practice test has 100 questions and answers covering the topics on the nurse aide exam: infection control, vital signs, personal care, nutrition, mobility, resident rights, communication, mental health, emergencies and common conditions. Each question has four choices, the correct answer and a short explanation, so you learn why an answer is right… Read More »
A strong nursing school personal statement does three things: it shows a specific experience that led you to nursing, proves you understand what the work involves, and explains why this program fits your goals. Below are three complete examples for different applicants, a paragraph-by-paragraph outline, and a checklist for revising. Important: the examples are fictional… Read More »
A functional (skills-based) resume for a registered nurse groups your experience under skill headings such as patient assessment or medication safety instead of listing jobs in date order. Nurses use it after a career break, when changing specialties, or when their work history is varied. Below is a full sample, a step-by-step guide, and honest… Read More »
The best registered nurse skills for a resume are the ones the job posting asks for and you can prove. These include patient assessment, medication safety, documentation, clinical judgment, communication and increasingly, technology skills such as electronic health records, monitoring systems and telehealth. Below are 20 RN skills for a resume grouped by type, each… Read More »
A registered nurse (RN) assesses patients, plans and delivers care, gives medications and treatments, teaches patients and families, and works with doctors and other professionals to keep patients safe. RNs must be licensed in the state where they work. This guide covers RN duties, required skills, education and licensing, pay and job outlook from the… Read More »
A new graduate nurse resume summary is two to four lines at the top of your resume that name your degree, your clinical training, two or three strengths and the role you want. Below are 10 summary examples you can adapt, a simple formula, and the right wording for your license status. Note: the schools,… Read More »
A new graduate nurse can write a strong resume without paid nursing experience. Put your nursing degree, your NCLEX-RN or license status and your clinical rotations first, then show your skills, certifications, volunteering and teamwork. Below is a complete entry-level registered nurse resume sample, wording for each license situation, clinical bullet examples and tips for… Read More »
A strong registered nurse (RN) resume shows your license, your clinical specialty, the kind of patients you care for, and the results you helped achieve, on one or two clean pages. Below is a complete RN resume example with sample bullets, tips for each section, keywords for different units, and a short look at pay… Read More »
A nursing portfolio cover page is the first page of your portfolio. It should show your name and credentials, the portfolio title, your contact information, and the date or purpose, on one clean page. Below are a free template and six examples for nursing students, new graduate nurses, experienced RNs, advanced practice nurses and clinical… Read More »
A professional nursing portfolio is an organized collection of your credentials, experience, skills, achievements and reflections. Nurses use it for job interviews, promotions, clinical ladder programs, school applications and their own career planning. This page shows a complete portfolio example with 14 sections, sample text for each, a free template, and the privacy rules you… Read More »