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hi ,hi just recently passed my nclex rn and now im having hard time to apply for a job. Im a rn in the Philippines but I don't have any working experience due to job shortage there and before I know it ,its been long years since I graduated. Anyone can you please tell me which is best place to start with as I don't have any working experience.thanks

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Where are you now? What state are you licensed in? Passing the NCLEX is but one step in the licensing process. Do you have work rights in the US?

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I am in the same boat, however I have a few experiences.

Can you look into volunteering opportunity to gain experience. Once you get that keep contacting recruiters until you find those who are willing to give you a chance.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
I am in the same boat, however I have a few experiences.

Can you look into volunteering opportunity to gain experience. Once you get that keep contacting recruiters until you find those who are willing to give you a chance.

Most volunteer opportunities that offer hands on clinical work require previous experience. Inexperienced nurses or other volunteers do not get patient contact or clinical opportunities.

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Specializes in Emergency, Tele, Med Surg, DOU, ICU.

Start checking the career section of your area hospital's website. That will be a start. Then if you know any RN's start networking. You just got to have a thick skin (but still mindful)in this game.

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Where are you now? What state are you licensed in? Passing the NCLEX is but one step in the licensing process. Do you have work rights in the US?

im here in MS but i dont have work , still looking:(

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I am in the same boat, however I have a few experiences.

Can you look into volunteering opportunity to gain experience. Once you get that keep contacting recruiters until you find those who are willing to give you a chance.

thats my last option if cant find a job thats my last option alteast i can gain expirience than nothing(sigh)

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Start checking the career section of your area hospital's website. That will be a start. Then if you know any RN's start networking. You just got to have a thick skin (but still mindful)in this game.

i did check those hospitals near by i sent applications and no luck, even they required atleast 6 mons expirienced i still kept on sending application :unsure:

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thank ya'll for taking time to reply on my post i really appreciated it.:)

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Yes I am green card holder and I've been here for 5 yrs

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Yes I am green card holder and I've been here for 5 yrs

Hey... we're in the same position. I'm also from the Philippines, nclex passer, never been employed. I graduated 2010. Tsk... the job market is even tougher for international nurses with no experience. I don't know if potential employers would even bother considering hiring me because it's been such a long time since I graduated... I don't know what to do.

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Have you considered an RN Refresher course?

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