I am new here and have been reading a lot of posts. Can't really find one that is recent relating to my situation so here I am. I graduated 10 years ago and practiced very briefly (6 months), then had to move to a different country that I couldn't practice Nursing. My background is Sales unrelated to healthcare. Now that we've immigrated to the US, I was able to process my license and now I am in the process of looking for a job.
I am desperate if someone is willing to give me some advice. There's not really a lot of New grad residency program here in my city, most of them are already occupied and I've read they are VERY competitive. What is the best way for me to get back in to the nursing industry? Any advice would be much appreciated. I'm really stressing out and going down into depression. ?
Hi.. I also just passed the NCLEX few weeks ago.. I graduated nursing year 2007..may I know which state are u located? One of the big hospital in my area accepted my application and im waiting for interview.. hoping for the best outcome
You know who is always and I mean ALWAYS looking for nurses? Skilled nursing facilities/ nursing homes. It’s a great job, very rewarding, and you will then have the experience to get another job somewhere else. A lot of skilled nursings offer continued education opportunities. Best wishes on your journey!
You know who is always and I mean ALWAYS looking for nurses? Skilled nursing facilities/ nursing homes. It’s a great job, very rewarding, and you will then have the experience to get another job somewhere else. A lot of skilled nursings offer continued education opportunities. Best wishes on your journey!
I was just about to say SNF, corrections, home health and psych for the most part are always looking for warm bodies. But if a hospital job is what you are looking for do not give up. I knew a divorced nurse that went awhile without working because when she was married she was a stay at home mom. And even before she only had maybe a 1-2 years of nursing experience (back then there was only paper charting so it was a big learning curve for her to do computer charting) . The hospital hired her not as a new grad but she did get a little longer orientation.
You will need to look for “ refresher courses “. That’s for nurses out of the work force for a few years. I think you will have difficulty finding a nursing job without recent experience.
On 12/28/2021 at 2:57 PM, 2BS Nurse said:
The school where I received my ADN had a nursing refresher course. Research your local tech and community colleges. Here are some examples:
You will want some in person skills lab time for sure. You can't practice skills online.
Thank you. ❤️ I was able to find one in my county. it' 6 months long, 2x a week. First 3 months is theory and the remaining are clinicals. I would like to work while doing this. Maybe in a clinic or LTC. Do you advice a full time?
1-Resume-make sure you add any volunteer or "home care or babysitting services" you provided along with your sales experience.
2-Make sure you have a BLS that is current and any other state requirement needed like child abuse and infection control certificate.
3-Register with indeed or other search websites.
4- Look locally @ Nursing homes and hospitals for jobs/volunteer hours.
5-Check for jobs in correction facilities. Requirements are minimal but benefits are good.
6- Use your contacts at church,friend circles especially nurses and put the word out that you are looking for a job.
7-Some jobs especially homecare provide on the job training. Check into those kind of jobs.
8-Plenty of jobs where you Covid swab pts. They will train you.
9-Ask God to open doors for you. Trust me, He will!
All Luck! Welcome back!
Thank you so much for your detailed response. ❤️ I really really appreciate it. It's so nice to have a community online like you guys. ? I already spruced up my resume and I am on indeed just sending resumes. I also found a college to do the RN refresher program. It's 6 months long but 2 days a week. I will try to get a full time hopefully while doing my refresher course.
"Thank you. ❤️ I was able to find one in my county. it' 6 months long, 2x a week. First 3 months is theory and the remaining are clinicals. I would like to work while doing this. Maybe in a clinic or LTC. Do you advice a full time?"
Remember, when you work full time it will almost always be more than 40 hrs/week. Most companies are not honest about shift requirements. I find it's best to work 3-4 days if you can. You can always pick up extra hours.
"Thank you. ❤️ I was able to find one in my county. it' 6 months long, 2x a week. First 3 months is theory and the remaining are clinicals. I would like to work while doing this. Maybe in a clinic or LTC. Do you advice a full time?"
Remember, when you work full time it will almost always be more than 40 hrs/week. Most companies are not honest about shift requirements. I find it's best to work 3-4 days if you can. You can always pick up extra hours.
Oh that's right. See I didn't even think of that. Thank you so much! ?? So better to get part time and just pick up shifts then?
I graduated from nursing school over 6 years ago... and just applied for a job this week as a new grad with no experience (been a flight attendant for the last 5 years). First interview I had, an offer was made at a LTACH. Have 2 more interviews lined up. Just go on indeed, post your resume and include your most recent job experience as well as your educational info and you'll get plenty of options. Nurses are in such high demand everywhere so it's a great time for you to get your start. Best of Luck on your search : )
"So better to get part time and just pick up shifts then?"
Yes, unless you really need the benefits and have to go full time. I can't think of one instance where any part-time nurse was denied going to full-time in the future. It's a lot harder to go from full-time to part-time.
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13 hours ago, 2BS Nurse said:
"So better to get part time and just pick up shifts then?"
Yes, unless you really need the benefits and have to go full time. I can't think of one instance where any part-time nurse was denied going to full-time in the future. It's a lot harder to go from full-time to part-time.
I agree with this. Part time is better since you will be in school however being full time while in school is doable. I've done it before. At my job part time still receives benefits however they don't accrue much of the vacation and personal/sick time. It is normally half of what a full timer makes. Also, even if you are a part-time many places would rather a staff picks up than hiring agency workers. Therefore, you can pick up more hours if you need the money ??.
@Dani_Mila: When I went full time I accrued a bunch of PTO I wasn't allowed to redeem, especially around holidays. Working part time, you don't need as much PTO. Using a day here and there is not necessary every time you need to schedule an appt, haircut, oil change, whatever. You also have days off (albeit unpaid) to recover if ill.
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Hi.. I also just passed the NCLEX few weeks ago.. I graduated nursing year 2007..may I know which state are u located? One of the big hospital in my area accepted my application and im waiting for interview.. hoping for the best outcome