Does working experience really needed for applying jobs??

lilo19 · Jul 12, 2007

Hi shonzz,

This happens with most of the job offers. The employers tend to hire people which are experienced. Especially that you are a foreigner who wants to enter the US work force. They all request working experience...

Now I'm thinking you must have done some things while you have studied, things which, surprise! , can be considered as being part of your experience as a nurse. Also, you can make it look good in your cv by presenting that experience in a right way:

Another thing. Consider having an internship in the US. This helps a lot.

RNGrad2006 · Jul 13, 2007

hi there.. im graduating bsn student from philippines.. my plan is to work abroad due to financial crisis here in our place. i would like to ask if work experiences really needed on applying jobs at us or other countries?
and also, do i really have to take and pass the cgfns before i can apply?
thank you for your replies..

my experience has been that in areas where the demand is greater the employers are willing to hire and train new grads. if there is a choice between a new grad and someone with experience obviously they will choose the one with experience. but it goes beyond experience as well. some managers look for a certain fit and personality type. i actually moved to another state for this reason as the area where i was living there was not really a shortage of nurses being in a smaller town but where i currently work we have hired a lot of new grads leading me to believe it is difficult to find nurses with experience. they gave an adequate amount of time for orientation until you are somewhat comfortable and the resources are great anyway. there is always someone to ask for help and the clinical lead does not take a patient assignment and is able to help if you need it. the other nurses on our floor are also very helpful to each other. i am very lucky that way. i wish it was like that everywhere but i know it is not!!!!

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jul 13, 2007

hi there.. im graduating bsn student from philippines.. my plan is to work abroad due to financial crisis here in our place. i would like to ask if work experiences really needed on applying jobs at us or other countries?
and also, do i really have to take and pass the cgfns before i can apply?
thank you for your replies..

some countries require experience the us is not one of them, tends to be agency that make it their requirements. you do not need to take cgfns exam unless it is a requirement for the state you are applying to, and now there are only a handful of states that have this requirement