Before I get to the point of this post I would like to thank everyone in advance for taking the time to read this and reply with some feedback. Any criticism would be helpful and greatly appreciated. I'll try and keep the post as short as possible.
I completed my nursing program in May 2011 with an Associates Degree in Nursing and graduated in August 2011. January 2012 I passed the NCLEX-RN and am now a licensed RN in New York State.
For the past 8 months I've been applying daily and have yet to receive any job offers. The only interview I have been able to land has been an RN position in the Emergency Department (my ultimate goal, however I will take ANYTHING* in acute care). This job hunting has been stressful to say the least. I'm feeling frustrated and starting to feel lost at the moment. Currently I'm looking into volunteer work and enrolling in an RN-BSN program (beginning in spring 2013).
What else can I do to gain the necessary experience to obtain an entry level position in acute care?
Are there any hospitals that are friendly to new graduate RNs? I will move anywhere provided I'm able to gain employment**.
Please be brutally honest. All suggestions and help are greatly appreciated! Resume/ cover letter:
My name
xxx Country Club Lane
Pomona, NY, 10xxx
[email protected]
Contact Number (845) 555-5555
08/ 08/2012
Name of recruiter
Recruiter for Nursing Positions
Wxxxxxx Medical Center
xxx East Main Street
Mt. Kisco, NY 1xxxx
Dear Mx. xxxx,
I was pleased to learn of your need for an Emergency Department Registered Nurse, as my career goals are directly in line with this opportunity.
My educational background and work experience have provided me with an excellent foundation required to be an effective part of your team. I am confident that a challenging environment such as yours will provide an excellent opportunity to best utilize my skills while contributing to the healthcare community, patients and their families. My strong initiative and passion to learn, combined with my ability to work well under pressure, will enable me to make a substantial contribution to Northern Wxxxxxxx Hospital.
I look forward to an interview with you to discuss my education and experience. Please contact me at (845) 555-5555 or at the address above. I have enclosed a copy of my resume with this letter. Thank you for your attention and consideration.
Sincerely,
Cxxxx Bxxxxxx, RN
Cxxxx Mxxxxxx Bxxxxxx, R.N.
555 Country Club Lane ● Pomona, NY, 1xxxx ● (845) 555-5555 ● [email protected]
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Medical / Surgical II- Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY (Spring 2011)
Pediatric- Nyack Hospital, Nyack, NY (Spring 2011)
Medical / Surgical I- Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY (Fall 2010)
Maternity- Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY (Fall 2010)
Psychiatric- Summit Park Hospital, Pomona, NY / Rockland Psychiatric Center, Orangeburg, NY (Spring 2010)
Orthopedic / Rehabilitation- Helen Hayes Hospital, West Haverstraw, NY (Spring 2010)
Geriatrics / Community Health- Summit Park Hospital, Pomona, NY (Fall 2009) Northern Manor Multi-care Center, Nanuet, NY (Spring 2009)
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant- Rockland Learning Center, Pomona, NY. Planned age appropriate activities for preschool children. (Summer 2006- Present)
Microfilm Data Clerk- Smooth Solutions, Lodi, NJ. Worked collaboratively with team members. Organized medical and legal documents for conversion to micrograph film. (May 2012- July 2012)
Waiter- Top Notch Catering, NY. Displayed ability to communicate effectively with clients of diverse cultural backgrounds. Provided customer services. (July 2005- Spring 2006)
VOLUNTEER
Mentor- SUNY Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY. Volunteer Mentor (Fall 2010- Spring 2011)
EDUCATION
Associates of Science in Nursing, SUNY Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY (August 2011)
CERTIFICATION
Registered Nurse in New York State
BLS certification through American Heart Association
OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, and other various data entry software.
