NAP trying to become RN, what to do

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So this is my first official thread! Hi everyone =D any how I am a new grad and a new RN (passed with 75 questions whoop whoop) however, now I have moved onto what seems to be the most difficult task of all, the job hunt! I live in Las Vegas which as some may know is horrible right now! The good news is that as a student I worked as a nurse apprentice and thought I had a good rapport with the director of the med/surg floor. I called her once I had passed NCLEX and she informed me that they were having a meeting on new hires and to give her a call next week. I have called and left a voicemail and a message with someone who answered her phone. Unfortunately, so far I've gotten no reply. Any advice one what my next move should be?

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Specializes in Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D.

Keep calling!!

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Specializes in Ortho/Neuro--Provider Relations--Q/A--UR.

Hello.

Have you researched open positions at that facility? Dont call the Director again. She has your messages. What you can do is research open positions at the facility. Look in the facility at their internal job postings. Send a resume to the Director and one to HR. In your cover letter gently remind the director who you are and how you enjoyed working on her floor. Share that info to HR in a different way. You may not get hired on that floor but once in, you can always tranfer when an opening comes available.

Also apply to other facilities. Even if the position asks for previous experience. It worked for me once...They were willing to train...Sell yourself! There are many places on the net to get examples to write a winning resume. Never put in resume you r a new grad. They will know by work exp. and by seeing your graduation date. If your grades were excellent add those.

With your BSN u already have a jump on those who do not.

Read interviewing questions. They too can be googled.

Good Luck!

kjwrn bsn

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Hello.

Have you researched open positions at that facility? Dont call the Director again. She has your messages. What you can do is research open positions at the facility. Look in the facility at their internal job postings. Send a resume to the Director and one to HR. In your cover letter gently remind the director who you are and how you enjoyed working on her floor. Share that info to HR in a different way. You may not get hired on that floor but once in, you can always tranfer when an opening comes available.

Also apply to other facilities. Even if the position asks for previous experience. It worked for me once...They were willing to train...Sell yourself! There are many places on the net to get examples to write a winning resume. Never put in resume you r a new grad. They will know by work exp. and by seeing your graduation date. If your grades were excellent add those.

With your BSN u already have a jump on those who do not.

Read interviewing questions. They too can be googled.

Good Luck!

kjwrn bsn

Thank you so much for this advice! I have applied at every place I can think of along with where I was a NAP. I will also send the director a copy of my resume, I had never thought to do that. I think my resume is good but figure it wouldn't hurt to post it on here....any feedback would be awesome. Also I haven't written a cover letter before, any pointers? Unfortunatly with all the automatic replies that say you are not qualified I am thinking it would be best to move...or join the military as a nursing officer. Any advice on this? Automatic thank you to any advice =D

Resume (keep in mind it looks less sloppy in Word)

T(full name) Young, BSN, RNaddress ♦ Las Vegas, NV 89129 ♦ phone ♦ email

Objective

My objective is to obtain a full time position as a Registered Nurse at _____, where I hope to establish my nursing practice and continue my education.

Education

Nevada State College, Henderson

Graduation Date: December 2010

Degree: Bachelor of Science, NursingGPA: 3.66Honors and AwardsSigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing- Zeta Kappa Chapter: Inducted April 2010Graduated with honors Magna Cum Laude: December 2010 Licenses Registered Nurse issued by the Nevada State Board of NursingCertifications Current BLS Certification-Basic Life SupportConferencesPsychiatric Nursing Conference, Las Vegas, NV: April 2010

Summary of Qualifications

Strong assessment & critical thinking skills ♦ Outstanding therapeutic communication skills ♦ Broad knowledge of pathophysiology & pharmacology ♦ Passionate in providing safe patient care ♦ Excellent with time management ♦ Caring attitude ♦ Seeks help appropriately ♦ Willing to accept new challenges ♦ Punctual ♦ Competent ♦ Responsible ♦ Flexible ♦ Team player ♦ Great with conflict and conflict resolution ♦ Proficient in documentation & computer skills

Work Experience

RCARE

Las Vegas, NV December 2010 – Present

Home Health Aide

-Responsibilities: Assisted clients with their activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living such as bathing, cleaning and shopping.

M View Hospital

Las Vegas, NV July 2010 – December 2010

Nurse Apprentice

-Responsibilities: Computer documented, obtained vital signs, monitored intake and output, assisted patients with activities of daily living, answered call lights, reported relevant changes in patient status to Registered Nurse, performed basic patient care under the supervision of a RN; performed nursing skills under the supervision of a RN.

Nevada State College January 2009 - December 2010

Henderson, NV

Student Nurse

-Responsibilities: As a student, practiced effectively in a variety of clinical settings such as preceptorship in the ICU with increased levels of nursing complexity and autonomy. In addition participated in an optional elective clinical at Mountain View Hospital on the medical/surgical floor Summer of 2009.

Volunteer Experience

Bone Marrow Drive ♦ Be the Match January 2010

Educated potential bone marrow donors and obtained buccal specimens for donor screening.

Susan G. Komen ♦ Race For the Cure May 2010

Assisted in the fundraising efforts for the foundation by securing and collecting pledges and by community event participation.

Membership

American Nurses Association, student member: October 2010

Nevada Nurses Association, student member: October 2010

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I had considered calling her again, but I don't want to become the person she is irritated by =/

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