Applied online for job,got polite "no"thank you note and recruiter's info in mail

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Ok so to make the story short,I applied to the local hospital couples miles away (I really,really want to get a job close to where I live as I really enjoy this place,but I live in the rural area and there arent that many hospitals around here,maybe about 4-5.Well,anyway so I applied to 3 hospitals around my area,2 out of those 3 hospitals are what I guess we can call it "a 5 stars hospitals" I received a response through an electronical mail that thank,but we are arleady considering other applicants for those position,but keep applying blabla,ok I dont blame them for hiring me since I dont have a licensure yet (taking NCLEX in less than a month),I dont have Bachelors and I dont have experience...So after collecting my thoughts I decided to apply to a "middle class" hospital,not too famous not to big,I applied online...so basically yesterday I went to pick up my mail and I got a thank you note from that hospital from a recruiter thanking me for applying but that are arleady other candidates that are considering for this position and encouraging to apply every 3 to 4 weeks to their hospital,also the recruiter slipped his business card with all the necessary info...So I'm thinking that the reason they didnt offer me an interview is that I dont have a active license yet,should I personally call the recruiter after passing the NCLEX,or just keep applying every 3-4 weeks as instructed?Thank you

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Specializes in Pulmonary, MICU.

Honestly, I've always achieved better results by actively talking to a nurse recruiter. A good nurse recruiter will know the floors of the hospitals and know the managers as well. As such, they will be able to point you in the direction of the job that best matches your (lack of) experience with their needs for nursing. Then you can apply for the job they indicate and increase your probability of getting an interview.

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Specializes in Telemetry, Med-Surg.

Definitely contact the recruiter and continue to apply to every position you are interested in. You will eventually get their attention, and contacting the recruiter is a great start. Good luck!

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Also, if you personally contact them, it shows you're more interested and like previously stated, can learn more about the different floors and maybe even help get an "in". Good luck on the NCLEX!

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Specializes in Acute Care Cardiac, Education, Prof Practice.

In addition to previous posters...

You state in your post that you "don't have any experience". Do NOT forget clinicals are very important experience!! Always list clinicals as experience and discuss in your cover letter or resume the TYPES of experience you got from them.

ie.

Experience

2004-2006 My College ADN-RN Clinical Program

Responsibilities: Working with patient populations from newborn to geriatric with emphasis on ages 40-85. Responsible for plan of care for all patients, ADL's, administration of medications, education on CHF, Diabetes, Total Join Replacement care and body mechanics, infection prevention and treatment, wound care including wound vac experience and wet to dry dressing changes with variable topical agents etc etc etc...

Don't forget to list charting, medication reconciliation AND the computer systems you are familiar with!

Best of luck!!

Tait

PS. I am an ADN as well, and no I didn't get hired at my first application in a city with THREE nursing colleges. I went a little outside of my metropolitan area and was hired immediately. After seven months experience I moved to Atlanta and got my call back 1 minute 45 seconds after posting my online application. When I talked to the recruiter and was hired she told me she had been watching for my application to come in as I had left her a message asking which "staff level" I should put on the app, as I wasn't familiar with their system was. So sometimes even something simple as asking a question can make them aware of you!

Now not to sink the boat, but also remember economic climates are going to have an impact on how "shiny" your application looks :) So make it the best you can! Also remember to have recommendations from clinical instructors, especially if you did well with tough instructors.

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Definitely call and talk to recruiters..you can call HR or the main hospital number and get it if it's not listed on the website.

You can ask the recruiter if they are accepting new grads or anticipate any openings in the near future.

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