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Hi! I'm a new RN living in Puyallup, Washington near Tacoma. I passed the board exam on Dec 2013 and haven't had any luck with the job search. Every postings need at least a year of experience. Any tips on how to land a job/interview in this area? Do I need to look for an RN Residency program? job on an LTC? I'm just really frustrated being unemployed and doesn't know what to do. I really need an advice. Thank you!

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Find the place you want to work, apply even though it says they want experience, go meet the hiring manager. Not HR, but the actual person who will make the decision. Put your face infront of theirs, just an introduction. Send a thank you for their time to see you, even if its just for a couple minutes. Call them back, go back to see them.

You have to make yourself stand out.

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Hi QMarquinez! My friend got a job in a nursing home after he passed the exam last year but it's somewhere in Bremerton. I hope and pray you find one soon. :) I am planning to migrate to Seattle this year. I'm about to start my NCLEX application but I'm confused about the concurrency issue. If it's not too much to ask, can you give some tips regarding the application process. Thank you! :)

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Moved to WA Nursing forum

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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.

I work for Franciscan and I know they mandate new grads go through a residency program. What hospitals are you looking at and how far are you willing to drive?

I agree with the others. Go put your face in front of a manager.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, LTC, Psych, Addictions..

You could apply to a skilled rehab unit in a LTC facility in order to gain experience, and a salary. ;)

Hospitals dont seem to hire without 6+ months skilled LTC experience.

Good luck!

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Have you had any luck yet?

I'm a new grad in Tacoma area and have a job in a LTC facility, but I'm really looking for a hospital job. I haven't even had anyone call me about an interview though. :/

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@Qmarquinez

Hi! I just move here in washington and i would like to ask your help regarding the process on taking nclex. I have no idea how to start and i don't know anyone here yet. I hope you can help me. Thank you!

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