transitions presentation

8/7/2019 transitions presentation

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Transition: Student to

Professional Nurse

By Angelica Brathwaite

&Erica Sanchez


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Resume Preparation

ObjectiveYour objective is the one that clearly underlines your aims and aspirations in that

profession. For example a Nursing Graduate will have to write an objective which is

concise and precisely speaks about his role that he wants to play in the Organization.

Eg: To secure a responsible position as Graduate Nurse, in which my education,

training and skills may be effectively utilized towards advancement.

EducationDetails of your education should be mentioned in a tabulated format with respect to

the degrees or the courses that the candidate would have undertaken in the past.

The latest degree or course comes first followed by the last completed course and

hence forth going backwards.

Eg: Graduate Nurse who has completed a post graduation or graduation courseis applying for a job or to a company their details should look below

Associate in Applied Science June 2009


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Experience/Clinical TrainingTraining or experience is important when applying for a job so it should be

well presented. Most of the questions during an interview will be related to

previous jobs or clinical training received so you should be well prepared for it.

The name of organization, length of time, responsibilities and the

achievements that you may have achieved during your time there. The

experience/training portion should look like:

Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing Brooklyn, NY

Student Nurse August 2007 to June 2010

Assisted in assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a

plan of care for patients.

Conducted physical assessments.

Performed personal care for patients with alteration in self care.

Document ed in the patients medical record utilizing the nursing process.

Conducted patient teaching/discharge instructions to patients under the

direct supervision of instructor.

Performed procedures and treatments such as wound care and insertion of

catheters under the supervision of instructor.

Administered prescribed medications with supervision of instructor.


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Honors/Scholarships/AwardsIf you have won any competitions then they could also be highlighted here. For example

a Graduate Nurse could lay stress If they are a part of any honorary society or any

nonprofit organization .The honors section of a Graduate Nurse should look like below:

Lilian Wald Scholarship

LICHSON Service Award for Service to the School

Volunteer ServiceIf you have volunteered at any organization then that should be added here

Cobble Hill Nursing Home Brooklyn, NY Patient Care TechnicianAssisted patients with activities for daily living

Taking vital signs

ReferencesThe References are generally required so your teachers or college professors details

could be placed here. Ensure that the people whose names you enter know you well and

do inform them that you are placing their names as reference.

For example the references section of a Graduate Nurse could also look like:

Nancy M. Dimauro, MA, RN, BC

Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing

(718) 780 - 1560


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The InterviewPre-Interview Prep

The first items you should have ready are your credentials. The credentials you absolutelyneed for your

nursing job interview are as follows:

A copy of your complete rsum. Be sure to proofread for any mistakes.

Copies of your nursing license or, if you have them, a copy of your notice of passing

board scores.

Two copies of a complete, typed list of all references and previous managers. You willneed one copy for the HR department and one for the hiring manager. Be sure to

include their complete names, titles, current addresses and telephone numbers.

You may be asked to give permission for a criminal background check. Be sure to have a

list of your addresses from the previous five to seven years.

You may also want to bring along a copy of your recent cumulative grade report to show

that you are not at risk for failing the licensing exam.

Know the company

You should know about the hospital or institution you are interviewing for.

Use the hospitals website to familiarize yourself with the companys mission statement

and history. Understanding the hospital or company will give you a greater

understanding as to what they are looking for and you will not appear to be

uninterested during the interview. Your interest in the institution needs to appear

genuine.


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AppearanceWhat's the appropriate dress code for an interview? You'll want that first impression to be not just a

good one, but, a great one. The candidate dressed in a suit and tie is going to make a much better

impression than the candidate dressed in scruffy jeans and a t-shirt. Examples of how to dress for an

interview:

Mens Interview attire

Suit (solid color - navy or dark grey)

Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit)

Belt

Tie

Dark socks, conservative leather shoes

Little or no jewelryNeat, professional hairstyle

Limit the aftershave

Neatly trimmed nails

Portfolio or briefcase

Women's Interview Attire

Suit (navy, black or dark grey)

The suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit down comfortablyCoordinated blouse

Conservative shoes

Limited jewelry (no dangling earrings or arms full of bracelets)

No jewelry is better than cheap jewelry

Professional hairstyle

Neutral pantyhose

Light make-up and perfume

Neatly manicured clean nailsPortfolio or briefcase


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Interview Questions

Below is a list of standard nursing interview questions you should be prepared to answer.

How would you describe your skills as a team player?

How will you deal with difficult doctors? How will you deal with difficult patients and/or their families?

How will you handle unexpected circumstances, such as being short staffed and having

to perform a treatment you have not done

before?

You should also practice answering the tough nursing interview questions ahead of time.

Have a list of your own interview questions to ask your interviewer.

What is the nurse-to-patient ratio?

Is there support staff on the unit to assist nurses?

In what ways are nurses held accountable for high qualities of practice?

How much input do nurses have regarding systems, equipment and the care

environment?

What professional development opportunities are available to nurses?

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