Newly registered Nurse Job tips?

U.S.A. Washington

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Hi everyone!

I need some advise please.I recently passed NCLEX last Oct this year and I'm an immigrant.Graduated 2006 and had about a year of hospital volunteer experience as a Registered Nurse in the Philippines last 2009.I've been applying on jobs (hospitals) and not much positive response.I've applied for an RN refresher course at Bellevue College this coming Spring.I'm not sure yet if I'd be part of the Spring Batch because of limited seats.So I'm trying to apply everywhere.I really am overwhelmed and scared at that.Do you have any tips as to how to make myself more marketable and is the refresher course a must for my situation.Thank you very much for your time.

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

So let me understand. You haven't actually practiced at all and it's been 8 years? I would say that a refresher is a must for you. I think if I were you, I would at least try to land a spot in a SNF just to get SOME experience.

Do you have a resume? Has anyone read it to make sure it sells your strong points? No grammar or spelling issues?

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Go on Craig's list. Home care or SNF experience is needed if you want get into acute care. Good luck! Congratulations on passing the NCLEX!

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Thank you for your time Tokmom and jolleyholley 1986!I' ve practiced Nursing last 2009.I volunteered at a hospital and I basically performed my duties as a registered nurse without the paycheck.Nursing jobs are hard to come by that's why I chose to do volunteering for experience sake.Then I moved here in the US and got a hold of my license just last month.I'm scared to start in a SNF for I feel like my skills needs an update.I guess the refresher course is the way to go.I'm looking for hospital open house events too but I can't seem to find one.Thank you again ladies

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

Definitely take a refresher course!

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I think so too tokmom.I am disheartened but client's safety first!Thank you

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Try avail home health. They're looking for new rns

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Thank you gabrster88!Godbless

Do they give at least an orientation/training until you're comfortable on your own?I really am looking for SNF right now.

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Yes they do. It's a great first job and helps u build confidence. I don't know where ur located but the case I'm working is in spokane and I'm leaving soon so they're trying to find a replacement asap! Give them a call! :)

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Thank you again gabester88.May I know the name of your facility?I'll call them asap.I'm here in renton right now but I'm up for any job opportunity.Godbless!

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It is called "Avail Home Health" give them a call or go to their website and fill out an info card and they will get to u in a couple days or so.

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Thank you again gabester88!Will do so!Godbless and happy thanksgiving!

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