Passing nclex RN 3 yrs after graduating... need employment advice

[Bella2016]

I graduated back in 2014. After stating the Program I became pregnant and shortly before graduating, I gave birth to my first and only child. After graduation, I decided I wanted to take a break and focus n care for my daughter ldueingnher first years of life.

fast forward to mid 2016, I began to study for NClEX and knew id need more time to study since I was out of school for 2 years. So in the beginning of 2017, I passed n got my license.

So now that I've been applying for jobs, I've been finding it extremely difficult and discouraging. I have taken BLS and ACLS courses. What others should I take, if any? I do not have any letter so of recommendation (I've thought about contacting my professors but not sure if its appropriate given the time frame)

Should my cover letter include the GAP from graduation date to receiving my license? If so, how would I word that?

And given my situation, what do I need to do differently (if anything) to get an interview? I live in Southern California (Corona area) and have been applying to other cities as well.

i realize I'm at an disadvantage considering other nurses with experience and new nurse graduate. That is why this post. Any advice/suggestions is greatly appreciated.

[lamadredezoey]

I don't know if it's too far or if you have already but try applying for Dignity Health like St. Bernardine or Community of San Bernardino, I'm still a pre-nursing student but I know they have a great amount of open spots and will take in new grads so maybe that's what they'll consider you since "technically" you are... =D

[Bella2016]

Thank you I will try there too.

[Bella2016]

You're right I have nothing to loose with just asking my professors

[Bella2016]

Thank you! I'm definitely keeping all options open LTC, nursing homes, anything really. And you're right anythungnis better than no experience.

[CampMichael]

If you have any interest in camp nursing, I am looking for a position to be filled this July-August. I would also be more than happy to put you in touch with some of my past camp nurses to see if they have any suggestions or recommendations for getting into their current hospitals. Send me a message if you are interested and I would love to connect! Obviously it's not the full job you would be hoping for but perhaps still a good opportunity until something more permanent becomes available!

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

Moved to first job hunt assistance

[JadedCPN, BSN, RN]

If you have any interest in camp nursing, I am looking for a position to be filled this July-August. I would also be more than happy to put you in touch with some of my past camp nurses to see if they have any suggestions or recommendations for getting into their current hospitals. Send me a message if you are interested and I would love to connect! Obviously it's not the full job you would be hoping for but perhaps still a good opportunity until something more permanent becomes available!

Just out of curiosity, what kind of camp/nursing requirement is it? My only camp nursing experience has been as a volunteer for a diabetes camp, and it would have been grossly j appropriate to put a new grad with no experience there.