Help, new rn can't get hired

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I graduated in August of 2008 and opted not to get my temp. permit because I was going to wait to get my license after my son was born. I passed the NCLEX in Feb. of 2009 and can't find a job anywhere. No one will hire a new RN with no experience!!!!! I'm not being picky......will take any shift available, but no one is interested..........must have atleast 1 year experience. I've applied everywhere and have heard nothing. However, I am seeing many openings for new grads. Should I apply to these positions although technically I'm an RN and not a brand new grad? I need the experience. Any help would be appreciated. Thanx in advanced. :D

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

What area of the country are you in?

In my organization, we consider anyone with less than 12 months of experience a "new grad" no matter how long they have been out of school. I think you are eligible for those positions.

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If you never practice as an RN you are still new. You are a new grad right? so why would you look to apply for experience positions? Apply to many New grad positions because they will give you the orientation you need.

Make sure you write a cover letter and have a resume clear to the point. The cover letter I must say is very important because if it doesn't look good then they don't even bother looking at your resume. If you need any more info PM me. Good luck

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Thanx for breaking it down, I wasn't sure if the "Nursing Graduate" positions only applied to those nearing graduation and will practice with a temp. permit or those recently graduated within the last 6 months. Wasn't exactly sure what consituted a "New Grad". I did however apply to 2 nursing graduate positions last night and received 2 responses today after posting:D We'll see how it goes.

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Specializes in Pediatric Intensive Care, Urgent Care.
I graduated in August of 2008 and opted not to get my temp. permit because I was going to wait to get my license after my son was born. I passed the NCLEX in Feb. of 2009 and can't find a job anywhere. No one will hire a new RN with no experience!!!!! I'm not being picky......will take any shift available, but no one is interested..........must have atleast 1 year experience. I've applied everywhere and have heard nothing. However, I am seeing many openings for new grads. Should I apply to these positions although technically I'm an RN and not a brand new grad? I need the experience. Any help would be appreciated. Thanx in advanced. :D

you are a new grad...so you must apply to the new grad spots.

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Good luck to you

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I am in the same situation as you are....pls help us! I am moving to houston in three weeks and i don't know how to make a resume if i am applying as a nurse or as a patient care assistant for the meantime because i am still gonna take the nclex. I am a second courser with a bsn degree from the philippines. I am working here in canada as a food server which is related with my first course (hotel and resto management) but i really wanna pursue my nursing degree.....pls help me!!!

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Specializes in Cardiac/Tele/CVICU.

What's a temporary permit? Is that only in certain states?

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