Hi! I’m a new grad RN with an associate degree. I am having the worst time finding a job and am practically in tears every day that I get one of those “we went with other candidates” emails. I’m starting to lose hope and would like anyone's opinion of how to proceed. I graduated top of my class and have a couple years experience as an LPN. Eight months of that was working in a long term Covid unit. I literally was going through school and working with the high stress of Covid in a nursing home and urgent care but now because I’m a “new” RN I have zero skills to bring to the table according to every nurse hiring manager.
I’ve filled out every new grad program application in my area. Applied at the current hospital I work at as a urgent care LPN and not even an interview. I’m older new nurse at 40 and feel like I made a mistake.
I wanted to be a nurse because I love it. I loved every part of clinicals and working with patients. I passed my boards on the 1st try and have recommendations from instructors and current nurse manager.
Joined some volunteer opportunities with the Red Cross. Signed up to get certified in ACLS, TNCC, ect. I’m starting a BSN program in the fall but I am really doubting myself. Any advise would be great.
New nurses were complaining that it goes over things 3-6 months after they were doing the skills on the floor everyday.
Yes, I truly understand this. I think these orientation plans are totally inclusive; that is they are including that shy student , in the back row. Yes, You!
Yes, I truly understand this. I think these orientation plans are totally inclusive; that is they are including that shy student , in the back row. Yes, You!
Also, making sure it's been taught by P&P. Just because it's been done a gazillion times on the floor, doesn't mean it's being done per facility P&P. Although we all know that would never happen ?
Specializes in CNA telemetry progressive care ICU.
Personally don’t or can’t speak on your state wish u well my posts are bumbarded with the ill words since I’m not an RN how dare I suggest why does it feel like older nurses expect that just because u haven’t wasted years in some miserable facility u lack and can’t possibly learn or need to be groomed just saying some can be self taught many of the titles don’t impress me since I have seen nurses come to the floor especially during covid and freeze up during codes like CPR just stand there or in scenarios like a gunshot wound some jump rt in others look gazes understood agencies may want someone with 1/2 years but if there a will there is a way and don’t be stuck anyplace your not gaining anything just redentials to fluff it up
Minnesota and my area has 4 nursing schools within 10 minutes of the hospital. A lot of competition but yes I’m open to all shifts floors ect.
I wish there was people recruiting and excited to get new RNs but it’s really not the case here. In clinical I had nurse managers go to HR and tell them they would love me on their floor but still nothing. I helped veteran nurses learn new tricks on Epic. I can do and interpret EKGs 12 lead, labs, vents, bipap, radiology and the go to for hard Caths in the UC. Rural critical care hospitals give high autonomy to their LPNs because of lack of resources so, triage and medication education gets thrown sometimes to the LPNs.
I have been making individual resumes for each position but using the key words in their posting is a great idea! Thank you!
Most resumes are sorted out by computers these days, not people. That's why spotting keywords is important. Also, maybe tone it down a bit on the "I can do it all and also teach veteran nurses" speech. While I believe you, it may come down as a little "know it all" and people might not respond well to it? Just a suggestion.
Most resumes are sorted out by computers these days, not people. That's why spotting keywords is important. Also, maybe tone it down a bit on the "I can do it all and also teach veteran nurses" speech. While I believe you, it may come down as a little "know it all" and people might not respond well to it? Just a suggestion.
Yeah it’s a hard line between trying to get your skills and abilities across and sounding like your a “know it all” even if I just mentioned I’m good at EMRs, LOL and helped nurses that aren’t fond of technology.
Minnesota and my area has 4 nursing schools within 10 minutes of the hospital. A lot of competition but yes I’m open to all shifts floors ect.
I wish there was people recruiting and excited to get new RNs but it’s really not the case here. In clinical I had nurse managers go to HR and tell them they would love me on their floor but still nothing. I helped veteran nurses learn new tricks on Epic. I can do and interpret EKGs 12 lead, labs, vents, bipap, radiology and the go to for hard Caths in the UC. Rural critical care hospitals give high autonomy to their LPNs because of lack of resources so, triage and medication education gets thrown sometimes to the LPNs.
I have been making individual resumes for each position but using the key words in their posting is a great idea! Thank you!
I'm in a border town with MN and I get it. The way you describe it makes me wonder if we are in the same location? There's 3 community college ADN programs and one 4 year university BSN program in the area so there's no lack of new grad nurses for a relatively small population. Plus everything, and I mean every hospital, medical office and clinic with the exception of a few dialysis clinics, a few tribal properties and one community clinic is owned/operated by one of the two systems in the area. So in actuality outside of LTC or possibly some options outside the traditional medical setting of hospital/clinic nursing the employment options are pretty much limited to two employers.
I'm in a border town with MN and I get it. The way you describe it makes me wonder if we are in the same location? There's 3 community college ADN programs and one 4 year university BSN program in the area so there's no lack of new grad nurses for a relatively small population. Plus everything, and I mean every hospital, medical office and clinic with the exception of a few dialysis clinics, a few tribal properties and one community clinic is owned/operated by one of the two systems in the area. So in actuality outside of LTC or possibly some options outside the traditional medical setting of hospital/clinic nursing the employment options are pretty much limited to two employers.
I’m not on the Minnesota border but your area sounds similar to my situation. Minnesota in general is Saturated with nurses. I close to going south?
I would suggest applying specifically to hospitals that offer new grad residency programs because you will most likely have a longer orientation period as well as classes that will help your transition. If you worked as an LPN in the past, maybe you could talk to the managers you were employed by, to ask them if they can give you an opportunity. If they know you and believe in your capabilities that may be the best place to start. Don't give up, you just have to keep applying and something will turn up.
I have found a position! Sorry I haven’t updated but after not getting an interview for months I had 3 job offers in a week!
I am now working a MedSurg RN position in a hospital that will cross train me to ER. I’m super thankful for all the advice on here and it really helped landing my 1st RN job?
I’ve been with a great preceptor for a about a month now.
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Yes, I truly understand this. I think these orientation plans are totally inclusive; that is they are including that shy student , in the back row. Yes, You!