How to Stand Out in a Crowd Full of Nurses You're finally out of school and you're ready to take on the world of nursing. The only thing that's in your way are job interviews. There are a multitude of suggestions to keep in mind while applying for your new career. Recruiters are looking for a specific skill set that most recent graduates have. It may feel impossible to even get your foot in the door; however, there are several ways that you can make yourself look more attractive to your recruiters. Skills Your resume is super important. There are many in demand skills that you can add to make your resume look even better. The following is a list of special skills that are in high demand in the nursing field. The International Nurses Association recommends that you consider getting more training or polishing up some of the skills below and add them to our resume.
Specialized equipment training
EMR skills along with computer skills
Leadership
Critical thinking
Quality assurance knowledge
Be sure to include internships that you may have completed getting your degree. This can help to demonstrate that you have experience in the field, which will help you in the long-run. Doing more than just the average clinical rotation can help significantly as well. Flexibility Being open to try new things and expand your skill set will help to expand your possible job pool. There are many locations and disciplines to consider as a nurse. Allowing your options to be more versatile will not only make you look good but will heighten your chances of finding a good fit for you.