how to get in?

[thekid]

This has to be a common question :) I have wanted to get into LD for 10 years, out of necessity I ended up taking a RN position with hospice, years ago, then allowed my license to lapse due to burnout. I have recently reinstated my license and I have a decent job with an insurance company, however I have always had a passion for LD. But none of the hospitals in my area will hire without experience. How can I do this? I've left messages with nurse recruiters at hospitals and my calls are not returned. Would volunteering be a possibility? I'd consider a job as a unit sec to get my foot in the door but I'm not sure it would even matter.

Thank you..this is WHY I went into nursing.

[CaLLaCoDe, BSN, RN]

Call the unit, ask who the manager is. Find out when they usually have office time. Go in there well groomed with resume and cover letter in hand. They'll know you by sight then.

[thekid]

Thank you!