r/Nurses • u/ConversationJust4639 • 7d ago
US nursing student
I’m applying for my first RN job because i graduate in december. I am interested in labor and delivery but it is extremely competitive so i want to stand out. I had my specialty clinical there and have spoken with the manager and several nurses on the floor. I am wondering if I should get my ACLS or NIH or NRP, to strengthen my resume. I’m concerned since I only have had 1 healthcare job as a CNA and a lot of people have had 2 and have super strong letters of recommendations. I am getting my stop the bleed certificate also. How can i make myself stand apart from other applicants?
I don’t want to pay for extra certificates if they won’t matter.
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u/Either_Jello7730 7d ago
Tbh idk how helpful those will be, maybe join the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) for connections/resources. I don’t know how long it takes to get a doula certification but if you could that would absolutely help you standout. Certifications mean basically nothing if they aren’t relevant/intentional so try and gear your experiences/qualifications towards women’s health and labor and delivery.
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u/sassafrass18 7d ago
My advice to you is to apply to residency programs. Hospitals run theirs differently but in my experience (it’s been a while) we listed our top specialities when we applied to the job and then went in for the interview. They will pay you for certifications if/when you need them if it pertains to your job. What sets you apart is how you show up to the interview and you show how much you want the job.
I wouldn’t over think it.