How to Create a Nurse CV for Overseas Licensing Applications

A good overseas nursing CV for purposes of licensing should have certain sections that are standard worldwide. Here’s a guide on what to include:

1. Personal Information

Begin with your complete name, nationality, contact information (email and phone), and professional designation (e.g., Registered Nurse). Do not include irrelevant information such as marital status or religion unless asked for specifically by the licensing authority.

2. Professional Summary

Create a concise 3–4 sentence summary of your overall years of nursing experience, major specialties (ICU, pediatrics, surgical ward, etc.), and major skills. Example:

 “A committed Registered Nurse with 5 years of clinical experience in ICU and emergency care, with expertise in patient management, infection control, and multidisciplinary collaboration.”

3. Educational Qualifications

Mention your nursing education in reverse chronological order (most recent first). Provide:

• Degree or Diploma (e.g., B.Sc Nursing, GNM)
• Institution Name
• Year of Graduation
• Country
• If you have completed any post-basic nursing courses, BLS/ACLS certifications, or specialty training, indicate them here.

4. Professional Registration Details

State your nursing registration or license information from your home country, including:

• Nursing Council Name (e.g., Indian Nursing Council)
• Registration Number
• Date of Issue and Expiry (if stated)
• If you currently possess licenses in other nations (e.g., DHA, HAAD, NMC, NCLEX-RN), state them here.

5. Clinical Experience

This is the most important part of your UK or Gulf nursing resume for licensing. For every position, write:

Each job title, listing the most recent experience first.

• Hospital/Clinic Name
• Location
• Job Title (e.g., Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse)
• Duration (Month/Year – Month/Year)
• Key Responsibilities (in bullet points)

Example:

• Administered medication and monitored patient vital signs.
• Assisted in pre- and post-operative care.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient management.
• Ensured compliance with infection control protocols.
• Be specific—licensing authorities want to verify your hands-on clinical exposure and type of patients you’ve handled.

6. Skills and Competencies

Include both clinical and soft skills, such as:

• Patient care and assessment
• IV therapy and medication administration
• Emergency response and critical care
• Communication and documentation
• Leadership and teamwork

7. Continuing Education and Training

If you’ve attended workshops, seminars, or completed online courses (e.g., CPR, wound care, infection prevention), include them to show professional growth.

8. References

Notify at least two professional references (e.g., Nursing Supervisor or HR, Hospital). Provide their designation, hospital name, email, and contact number.