Anyone a "new grad" who grduated 5 years earlier?

[Nadgabjes]

I graduated in December 2011 RN, but with life's circumstances, I finally took my boards and passed in September 2016.

have been to several interviews and can not seem to get a job anywhere. I have applied for positions in M/S and many others even LTC, and always get the response "someone else with more experience has been chosen. I finally have looked into "new grad" positions, but there are not many available.

I thought the plus plus on my resume is that I have 5 years experience as an LVN two of those on the M/S floor.

Anyone else hace this problem? Any advice of places I could apply?

Thank you.

[NurseLife88, ADN, RN]

I am also what they call an old new grad. Graduated August 2012, took boards December 2016. I was very lucky in my search because of several factors. One I live in an area with high demand. I had a decade of experience in different healthcare roles namely child and adult disability services. I perfected my resume and tried hard to make it stand out without overdoing it. I also searched hard for jobs willing to hire new grads as well as offer new grad training specifically and personally think it made a big difference in the job search for the better. I ended up landing my dream job and couldnt be happier. It took me around three months to land a position under my circumstances. So for you there are multiple things to consider. What are the prospects like for new nurses in your area? Are you willing to relocate if where you are at now has little to offer? Also what type of job are you looking for? Are you willing to work different areas more in demand? And what else can you do, certifications can you gain, etc? Could your resume or interviewing skills be brushed up on? Its definitely not easy to be a new nurse and especially one who is an old grad, but it is still very possible to be successful in your job search and career, you just have to find the right place for you. Do some research, go on shadows, try going to job fairs and networking with those around you in the same field. What about using people you currently work with to guide you or help you up the ladder as well? Keep your head up and try to stay positive in your search. Good luck and wish you the best on your path to employment!

[Davey Do]

If you live anywhere near the Metro East St. Louis area, Wrongway Regional Medical Center will hire anyone with an RN behind their name as long as they're undergoing spontaneous respirations.