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[nerdynurse7, ASN, CNA, LPN, RN]

I live in Boston and recently received my RN license. I have an Associates degree and am currently enrolled to finish my Bachelors degree. I have 5 years experience in the healthcare field: 3 years as a nursing assistant and 2 years as an LPN. I have applied to many new graduate positions and others. I want to work in an acute setting but it seems like they all require BSN degree and specified experience. I need any advice on landing a job and how to get a foot in the door. Links to resources/videos etc would be helpful too.

[NurseSpeedy, ADN, LPN, RN]

Different areas will have different requirements. Places that are requiring a BSN plus experience probably have plenty of applicants to choose from.

Depending on your situation, relocation may be the easiest way to land that job of choice. That being said, sometimes acute care isn't all it's cracked up to be and giving other opportunities a chance isn't always a bad idea.

[LPN1118]

I'm kind of in the same boat but in CT. I look up jobs on liquidcompass.com. There's a box you can check off for new grad exact to see a list of jobs for new nurses. Our career counselor at school told us to still apply for jobs that require BSN. They will consider your application if it shows that you are enrolled in a BSN program.

[meanmaryjean, DNP, RN]

NETWORKING!

Who do you know that works in acute care? Talk to them- insiders are always the best approach.

[nerdynurse7, ASN, CNA, LPN, RN]

I wanted to update. I did start applying to more jobs. I landed an interview with a Rehabilitation center that offered me a job. I was not impressed by the interview and lack of information. I can expand on it if necessary but will just state that for now. But I am going to another interview for an Urgent Care next week. I feel like this is more acute experience that could be valuable in the future career goals that I want to accomplish. I have been networking and even then it is tough. I am not giving up even if it means I have to crawl before I walk. Lastly, I have heard people say acute care is not everything but I am passionate about trying it and figuring out if it is for me.