Confused...wat can i do to get a Job?

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Hey all,

Been reading thru a few threads, realizing how bad the job market is in Dallas/DFW area. would appreciate some advise. A little bit of background:

Graduated in may 2008 --> got an internship with a Magnet hospital in PA for critical care, worked there for 8-9 months --> had to put my wife thru grad school, got another job offer paying 1.5 times to work as an auditor for insurance companies --> quit ICU job (still regret that decision, but was cash strapped :crying2:)-->been working at a desk job since that time as a RN but no direct pt. contact, also RN in army reserves for last 1.5 yr--> wife completed gard school, got a decent job in DFW, and now I want to get back in ICU.......just have a ADN though:crying2:

1. Would I qualify for new grad internships, I have been a RN for 3 yrs, but no hands on experience with pts for last 2??

2. Would my "not so valuable" experience count as experience at all?

3. Do I have any chance of getting a ICU job without going for RN-BSN route?

Would love to hear any and all idea. :idea:

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

You likely would not be considered for new grad internships. I have no idea if the experience you have would be considered for an acute care position - I would think it would count for something.

I would suggest you just start applying to positions and see what you get told. You may need to take a refresher course to get your skills up to snuff. And yeah, you probably are going to need at some point to get your BSN.

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Thanks fro the response RN2BDFW. Does anyone know if any of the reputed hospitals in DFW offer RN refresher courses?? I am so new to this area and completely lost!

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Thanks fro the response RN2BDFW. Does anyone know if any of the reputed hospitals in DFW offer RN refresher courses?? I am so new to this area and completely lost!

Hi

Did you try methodist hospital in dallas?I it will start on Oct 17,2011..goodluck

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Specializes in Rehab.

I do know that Parkland was interviewing experienced nurses for its critical care/emergency nursing residencies, so yes some hospitals do offer residencies/internships for those looking to change specialties, etc. Good luck with your search.

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