The nurse is preparing a resume to find a first position as an LPN. Which of the following information should be included on the resume? Select all that apply
A) Career objective
B) Perceived shortcomings
C) Emphasis on the past 2 years
D) Memberships in organizations
E) Personal data
F) Non-nursing and volunteer positions
A, D, F
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The nurse should list career objectives, memberships in organizations, and offices held. The nurse should also include nursing and community organizations (a limited number) and "non-nursing" and related volunteer positions. The resume should be positive, and not list shortcomings. It also should emphasize the past 5 years and not include personal data.
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