a lpn wihout previous experience, lock in a retail job

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:crying2:Hello, I jus go my licence in December 2008 and my job experince is only in retail. I always want to be somebody in this country and nursing is what it really make feel good, during my school time i fall in love of this profession that now is my passion, but what make me so frustrated is that i can not find a job in a hospital, that is the place that i really would like to start, all hospitals, here in Florida want RNs, and that is my next objetive, to become an RN but while that happen i will like to start my career as a nurse in some hospital or place where i can master my nursing skills, i even already get certified on IV and on Phlebotomy, but i think dont have a previous job experience in a medical field is what make my resume sock, at the same time i will like to have a interview with the HR of this facilities but they always say "i need to wait for they call me". How in the world i will ge experience if no one want to give me a job...How in the world i make this people realize that i really want the job, that i will do everything for it, that i will be a good hard worker, that be a nurse is what i really love, that i dont want to work in the retail anymore.... Please help me..tell me how you guys get your first job.... :angryfire:crying2:

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Lie on ur resume

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

I didn't have health care experience and neither did many of my LPN classmates. I'd suggest trying LTC as a good starting point. In my area they are always looking for LPNs and the pay is pretty good also. Good luck.

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Specializes in Hospice/Palliative Nursing.
Lie on ur resume

Please don't stoop to that level! GEEZ :down:

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Specializes in med/surg.

Do not lie on your resume. Nurses rely on integrity to do their job. We ask patients to put their lives in our hands. We should be trustworthy people.

I would try starting in a NH. Then with some experience in the field you may find getting a hospital job a little easier.

Also, most colleges have a department that will help you write a resume. Not to lie on it but to phrase things in the best light. Take advantage of this if you can.

Good luck.

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Retail job = Customer service + experience = Great people skills. Surely you've had to use your skills to calm down the more disgruntled customers. This is a great asset to have and should be mentioned in your resume.

You're obviously a self-starter whom is goal-orientated and a self-learner. These are more pluses to add to your resume. You took the time to get your IV and Phlebotomy training/certs. etc.

You have lots to put on your resume! The only thing is finding out how to do it. As nightnurse02 said, most schools will help you to write your resume.

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if you can't get a job in florida, try another state. for example kaiser permanente is looking for lpn in md, georgia etc.

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Specializes in Med Surg, LTC, Home Health.

Improve on your English grammatical skills, and get a job at a nursing home. Good luck!

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Yes... practice on your grammar. This is a HUGE turn off on any resume. Please have someone well versed in the English language scrutinize and edit your resume appropriately. I am astonished that you typed all of that with only one formal period. This is not meant as an attack against you, but it is to help you. Correct grammar on a resume is essential.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
i will like to start my career as a nurse in some hospital or place where i can master my nursing skills
Since you are an LPN in the land of the perpetual elderly (Florida), you might need to start your career in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility. New grads in many areas cannot afford to be too picky regarding where they work, especially in this depressed economy.

There are beggars, and then there are choosers. When your income, career, and livelihood are at stake, you cannot be too proud to beg.

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if you can't get a job in florida, try another state. for example kaiser permanente is looking for lpn in md, georgia etc.

au.0600601 licensed practical nurse full-time co, denver nursing services md.0900206 licensed practical nurse full-time md, hyattsville internal medicine md.0900207 licensed practical nurse part-time va, reston pediatrics md.0900214 licensed practical nurse full-time md, kensington ob/gyn hr.0900004 licensed practical nurse full-time co, highlands ranch primary care md.0900216 licensed practical nurse full-time va, ashburn ob/gyn md.0900241 licensed practical nurse on call md, gaithersburg pediatrics md.0900213 licensed practical nurse full-time md, kensington ob/gyn md.0900272 licensed practical nurse full-time md, shady grove orthopedics md.0801301 licensed practical nurse full-time va, fairfax advice md.0900060 licensed practical nurse full-time md, hyattsville urgent care md.0802141 licensed practical nurse part-time md, white marsh internal medicine md.0802061 licensed practical nurse full-time md, largo oncology md.0900081 licensed practical nurse on call md, baltimore orthopedics md.0900174 licensed practical nurse full-time dc, washington internal medicine md.0802143 licensed practical nurse on call md, columbia internal medicine 76012 licensed practical nurse part-time oh, avon primary care md.0900116 licensed practical nurse part-time va, falls church pediatrics

all these jobs require 1 -2 yrs experience or experience preferred. but you might want to improve your grammar skills as well as have an evaluation with a speech therapist to see if an accent might be interfering with your job search. good luck, it's a tough time to get a new job in this economy.

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Specializes in psych. rehab nursing, float pool.

While your dream may be to start in a hospital, the reality is that you may have to start elsewhere. First jobs are starting points. Right now you simply need to start somewhere in which you can work as an LPN. There are jobs to be found. You may have to accept one that is part time or per diem. While that may not be perfect it is getting your foot in the door of nursing.

Good luck.

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