New Nurse with no experience

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Hi

i graduated in 2016. Got my license in 2017 and moved to Houston TX in 2018. I had 2 babies so i stayed at home with them the whole time since graduation. Then, it's time for me to get back to work but problem is i have no experience related to health care field besides my rotation experience.

I applied many places but either got denied or no response. I also applied the StaRN from West center hospital. They replied with a list of questions like when did I graduated, what is my favorite department to work, my license number and so on. Also they requested me to confirm if i really wanna apply for this program.so I immediately replied them with a confirmation email and answered all those questions. It has been 2 weeks and nothing from them. I even email and asked but still nothing. Is there anyone has same problem? Does it mean i got refused? I got so confused

any advice because i seems so down to look up and apply job daily and turn out nothing work out. I feel really depressed. Are there any nurse in houston area can help? Thank you in advance

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

As an "old new grad" you face an uphill battle. You are unlikely to get a new grad / residency spot. That's just the sad truth.

I would cast wide net- apply everywhere and do NOT limit yourself to hospitals. You can probably be working next week if you look to nursing homes, assisted living, dialyis.

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Thank you for your input. I thought the same thing when it's way too much competitive with brand new grad rn. I just applied few more spots for medsurg and dialysis. Hopefully i can get some calls

I also got an offer from a recruiter rn. They offer seasonal flu shots and wellness for employees so i gonna travel around for that. And they are willing to take new grad. Do you think should i take it for temporary now and can it help to build up my resume somehow?

Thank you

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Work is work and something on your resume is better than nothing on you resume.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Pediatric Float, PICU, NICU.
As an "old new grad" you face an uphill battle. You are unlikely to get a new grad / residency spot. That's just the sad truth.

I would cast wide net- apply everywhere and do NOT limit yourself to hospitals. You can probably be working next week if you look to nursing homes, assisted living, dialyis.

Especially in a saturated market, even for new grads, like Houston.

I ditto what meanmaryjean said about applying for eberywhere including nursing homes.

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