new grad feeling discouraged

[newladyRN]

Hello everyone, i graduated june 2007. but i wasn't able to take my nclex till august because it took me two tries to finally pass the HESI (exit exam). I took my nclex about 2 weeks ago and passed. I was so excited that I started applying to jobs already. So far, i havent received a call from any hospital i applied too..I'm not sure if it's because my resumes not good enough or maybe im just rushing into things? but ive checked my resume and the grammar, spelling, experiences are all there. Now, im panicking and thinking that since i never had any previous hospital experience besides clinical that im not qualified. However, i did include in my resume skills, experiences, volunteer experience, and work history (although it didnt have anythin to do with nursing; such as a receptionist and sales associates postion)or maybe the hospitals im applying too doesn't accept new graduates or a hesistant since we require training. sigh what am i doing wrong? how long does the finding a job process for new graduates usually take? maybe i need to change how im doing things

[Dattebayo, RN]

If you live in south Jersey, apply to Christiana Care hospitals in Delaware. They are DEFINITELY hiring new grads. I was having no luck in south jersey and panicking as graduation drew near. I applied online to Christiana, and within a day I got a phone call to set up and interview. I was interviewed by a couple different people on the day I went in and was offered a job before I left! It was awesome! There isn't any loan forgiveness or bonus (at least that I was offered), but the pay is nice and its a very nice hospital.

Good luck!!