HELP FOR Houstonian NEWBIE... =(

Oct 03, 2008 05:17 PM

by jgcruz_rn

Please help i'm going crazy trying to find a job in hospitals here in Houston..

Here is my situation...
- US Citizen
- BSN '07 Graduate from the Philippines
- Had US-RN license last Sept. '08
- NO hospital job experience just that from nursing school...
- Been to Major and Minor Surgical and Medical Missions in the Philippines..

all job postings i see wants, if not, demands experience minimum of 6months.. What should i do?

NeosynephRN · Oct 04, 2008, 07:16 PM

Re: HELP FOR Houstonian NEWBIE... =(

What kind of job are you looking for...I have a hard time believing there are none to be found...seems like my hospital is always hiring. Where in Houston are you that may help us narrow it down for you.

jgcruz_rn · Oct 05, 2008, 02:57 AM

Re: HELP FOR Houstonian NEWBIE... =(

Any entry-level nursing job. I'm rattled everytime I see experience requirements for the positions. I talked to a nurse @ the downtown are one time and she advised me to apply anyway, even if I don't have enough experience. She told me not to worry about it because they I'll have at least 3 months of orientation in the area anyways.. Is this correct? Thanks..

NeosynephRN · Oct 08, 2008, 01:46 PM

Re: HELP FOR Houstonian NEWBIE... =(

I am not sure about everywhere but I know you can get quite an orientation at my hospital if you want...I only took 5 shifts, but then I had experience too. You should apply for jobs and more jobs...just try to get in the door..

SCgirl22 · Oct 13, 2008, 04:17 AM

Re: HELP FOR Houstonian NEWBIE... =(

Originally Posted by jgcruz_rn

Please help i'm going crazy trying to find a job in hospitals here in Houston..

Here is my situation...
- US Citizen
- BSN '07 Graduate from the Philippines
- Had US-RN license last Sept. '08
- NO hospital job experience just that from nursing school...
- Been to Major and Minor Surgical and Medical Missions in the Philippines..

all job postings i see wants, if not, demands experience minimum of 6months.. What should i do?

Maybe look for a "new grad" position. I know you graduated last year but if you have no hospital experience this might be the way to go. Almost all the hospitals in the medical center have these programs.

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HELP FOR Houstonian NEWBIE... =(

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