how to get into hospital??!

[RN78, RN]

I  was an LVN for 2.5 years and has been an RN for almost 3 years -( prior to LVN I was a medical assistant for 12+years- I worked by way up with 3 kids)  all of my experience is in skilled nursing and home health.  I have been trying since graduated RN in 2018 to get a job in a hospital, in ca- Bay area and have been unsuccessful.  I do not have BSN yet.  every time I apply to hospital jobs I get rejected with automatic replies stating that they are looking for candidates with " more experience or we found better matches"....how do I get  the experience  of hospital work and/or a chance to work in a hospital if I can't get into hospital??

I have revised her resume several times. I have asked friends  they say it looks good. I I am not thinking of having it professionally done to see if that helps.  but  I am  lacking "hospital experience"  other then my school clinical.  I have applied to new grad as I feel I still am since no hospital experience and I am told that I am not a "new nurse"  because I have had " paid RN jobs?    I am  very discouraged and frustrated and do not know what else to do...do you have any suggestions ?

[Rionoir, ADN, RN]

First step is either move or get your BSN. CA is oversaturated. 

[LubbDubb77, BSN, RN]

You are gonna probably need to know someone that works there to put a good word in for you and your BSN. It's the same way where I live - tough to get into the hospital here unless you know someone that can get your application pulled for an interview.

[travelnursefuture]

Try for more rural hospital jobs. Often times they are quicker to give you a chance than oversaturated hospital locations. Also try looking for hospital job listings that are hosting a career fair. Of course knowing some one in a hospital helps but if that does not apply to you just be consistent with your Job Search because all you need is one yes.