New Grad RN

Newgrad_STAT · Feb 28, 2012

Hi! I graduate in December 2011 :nurse:and trying to get a job as a new grad! which seems imposible!:uhoh21:! there are plenty of jobs in laser centers! but i want experience!
what are your sugestions!? what can i do to improve my resume... and do you think starting as a home health RN would do any goods?
Thanks:thankya:

I've been in your shoes and as of lately things have been REALLY working in my favor.

I'm not one for home health... I don't know if I would be able to just go into someone's home... and definitely not as a new grad where you're not a 100% confident in your nursing skills and or nursing judgement.

I had an interview with a home health agency... didn't get the position and I'm glad lol

It took me a while but I eventually landed a permanent full-time position in my favorite hospital. Everyday I heard/saw people landing positions and I kept saying "when's my time?" (pity party) lol It took me about 7-8 months but the position is amazing and it's full-time which is super hard to get right off the bat as a new grad.

Things will change... trust me :) It always gets bad just before it's about to get better.

and ps. I would definitely try LTC. I accepted a casual position at a nice LTC facility before I found out I got the position at the hospital. I'm casual but I get TONS of shifts and it's great experience... definitely more than you think.

Good luck!

Been there,done that, ASN, RN · Feb 29, 2012

There are jobs in Laser centers? Thanks for the tip!

I have been a nurse for 30 years.... have done some home care and feel the weight of the world on my shoulders at every visit. It is my assessment skills alone... that will make the call out in the field. Yes... you may have a supervisor on call if you have a question... but it is not a good place to start out.