Last updated: August 2026

India Nurse Resume Format (2026)

Staff nurse hiring in India looks for GNM/BSc Nursing, registration with state nursing council, clinical rotations, and ward specialties.

How to format a nursing resume in India?

Include registration number, clinical experience by department (Medical-Surgical, ICU, OBG, Pediatrics), procedures assisted, and patient load where appropriate. Freshers expand clinical rotation details.

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Staff nurse resume blocks

  • GNM/BSc Nursing — college, year, INC/state registration
  • Clinical rotations: ICU, OT, OBG, community health
  • Skills: IV cannulation, vitals monitoring, infection control, EMR
  • Certifications: BLS/ACLS if available

See also: Nursing career guide (India) for a visual sample and download options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. GNM vs BSc Nursing — same resume format?

Same structure; emphasize your degree, registration, and clinical hours. BSc candidates may add research/project work.

2. Government hospital vs private hospital resume?

Government may require biodata fields — check notification. Private hospitals on Naukri accept standard 1–2 page clinical resumes.

3. Should I list every rotation in detail?

Summarize by specialty with 2–3 bullets each for freshers; experienced nurses focus on last 3 roles.

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