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I got my rn license in August of 2017. It is not February 2018 and I still having been able to secure a job. I have associate of science and currently in schoo doing the bsn.I live in south Florida. Why is it so hard to get a job? I'm not even getting interviews. What can I do to increase my chances of getting a job? I thought there was a shortage of nurses.

Specializes in Tele, ICU, Staff Development.
I thought my resume might have been the problem so I had it redone professionally. $200 later not even and interview.

That's too bad, and I can't help but think you were charged too much. If the person was not in the nursing industry, they probably weren't helpful.

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When I graduated in 1996 an RN could walk in anywhere and be instantly hired. When economy tanked in 2008 I quickly found out there was no shortage as I had left a job of 10 years to do something 'different', the something different I found was travel, temp and PD. You cannot do that as a new grad and a lot of aspects suck.

In 2008 everyone went into healthcare thinking it was bullet-proof and now we have a glut of nurses, it does not help that you live in Florida (I live in California, both states are highly sought by travelers.) I would just cast a wide net, I have never worked in LTC and heard the pay is less than desirable but you would be working and gaining experience. Best of luck!

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work with an agency do contract or local travel assignments .usually 13 weeks.

You need a lot of experience for travel, it is one day orientation at most so new grads cannot do travel.

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I thought my resume might have been the problem so I had it redone professionally. $200 later not even and interview.

I have been trying to find a professional resume writer. DO you have the contact info?

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Specializes in Pedi.
I have been trying to find a professional resume writer. DO you have the contact info?

Did you read the OP's resume posted on page 2? I don't think you want to hire a professional resume writer who can't proofread and the OP was unsuccessful at getting even an interview with this resume writer...

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Specializes in Progressive Care, Sub-Acute, Hospice, Geriatrics.

Just wondering if the OP found a job already?? I graduated last year and got my license 6 months after graduation. I haven't really applied after because of some life events. I'm ready to look for a job now but I'm get nervous and scared because it's been almost 1 year.

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