Hello everyone! I am reaching out to all my fellow nurses in hopes that I can get some tips on how to find a job as a new grad.
So a little bit of a background about myself. I took the NCLEX on September 3rd and passed! and I've looking for a job ever since. I live in Miami and it has been a challenge to find a job or an interview for nurses with 0 experience. We were warned in nursing school that finding a job here in Miami was going to be a challenge due to Miami having too many nursing schools. Therefore, we create a lot of nurses but don't have enough jobs for them. I've thought of moving to Orlando or Tampa to find a job. However, due to family and other personal problems that won't be possible.
Overall, I was wondering if there are any suggestions on how to make my resume stand out? Are there any online certifications I should get? Any websites?
By the way I am BLS certified and I am working on my ACLS certification (I'm saving up the $200 that costs to get certified). I am also an ASN grad and I am working on my BSN (I am missing 5 credits to enroll in the program).
I know that I haven't been looking for a job for too long but I've submitted over 20 resumes and I haven't gotten any call backs.
I am feeling frustrated and defeated and was hoping for some advice or words of encouragement :) thank you for your time!!
