HELP! New grad ADN w no experience.

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Hello!

I recently graduated with an ADN and I am very concern about how I'll have my resume set up. I have no nursing experience whatsoever besides my clinical rotations. I have clerical/shift supervisor, waitress, and some work study experiences, though.

How do I prevent my resume from being sent straight to the trash bin?

Any advice is appreciated!

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Specializes in NICU.

You are a new grad and are not expected to have nursing experience. Employers will look at your work experience in a broader sense. They will look at longevity, were you at a job for several years or job hopped every few months. They will also look at the type of job- waitress=multitasking and customer interaction. Both are used in nursing. Tailor your job descriptions toward what would be useful in nursing.

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I also have the same problem too. I just graduated and looking for a job. I join Red Cross to start to help the community, but also looks good in the resume.

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Specializes in Med-Surg newbie.

After I got my ADN, passed the NCLEX on my first try and got licensed in both PA and NJ, I went to a job fair. Not one employer would take my resume (greater Philadelphia/Southern NJ area), not sure how it is in other markets. I took an online RN-BSN program at the University of Texas at Arlington because it was the cheapest BSN program I could find at the time.

I would do what Cookie did, do some volunteer work to get additional experience on your resume but also think about continuing to get your BSN.

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Include things that your potential employer will not have to pay for. For example where I am a fingerprint card is required to work as a nurse. Having obtained one for schooling including it on the resume makes it more appealing.

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Specializes in Med|Surg, Orthopedics, Ambulatory Surgery.

I am re-entering the healthcare industry after taking a parental break and letting my RN license expire after 'burnout'. I successfully re-passed my NCLEX in California (8 year lapse) last month. I am starting to send out resume's. Know will probably be a long process due to my long absence but in the meantime am going to get my ACLS/PALS certification which I know will broaden my options but will also look good on my resume.

Good luck!

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