New nursing gradute with ADN and no healthcare background

[ashleyhawk97]

Hello,

I need some information on what it will take to get a job as a new nursing graduate who has an ADN and already has a RN license. I'm feeling very discouraged and almost question whether or not nursing is for me because it seems that no matter where I apply I just cannot seem to get hired let alone an interview as a new graduate nurse on any unit. I do understand that BSN with be required and am planning to take classes in the fall working towards a BSN in nursing. I'm worried so much time will go by that I will just never land a job and feel that going to school to be a nurse was all a waste. I currently work in childcare and have no healthcare background. I was just wondering if anyone had any advice or anything because for the moment I feel I am at a dead end.

[Sour Lemon]

"Move" is the first thing that pops into my head. This type of issue seems very specific to location.

[meanmaryjean, DNP, RN]

Also- cast a very wide net. Nursing homes, clinics, lots of other places besides hospitals hire RNs. So many new nurses have this same complaint but the ONLY jobs they apply to are hospitals. That is NOT where the jobs are these days.

[hppygr8ful, ASN, RN, EMT-I]

Hello,

I need some information on what it will take to get a job as a new nursing graduate who has an ADN and already has a RN license. I'm feeling very discouraged and almost question whether or not nursing is for me because it seems that no matter where I apply I just cannot seem to get hired let alone an interview as a new graduate nurse on any unit. I do understand that BSN with be required and am planning to take classes in the fall working towards a BSN in nursing. I'm worried so much time will go by that I will just never land a job and feel that going to school to be a nurse was all a waste. I currently work in childcare and have no healthcare background. I was just wondering if anyone had any advice or anything because for the moment I feel I am at a dead end.

Have you tried looking at skilled nursing facilities? It's back-breaking work with very high turnover so they are always hiring. When you are looking focus on facilities that do a lot Rehab and transitional care as you will use and practice your skills more. You will get that coveted first year of experience and be able to move on to the job you want.

Hppy

[SaltySarcasticSally, LPN, RN]

Move or skilled nursing as suggested above. In my area, LTC is NOT what is used to be. The skilled units have many skills to learn and will teach you excellent time management. Plus the LTC in my area pays far more for RNs than hospitals because our LTCs have to have a certain amount of RNs per state law and they need something the hospital doesn't offer to attract them: more money. Get a year in a skilled unit and you will have much better luck getting into acute care.