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ziggs0323: Did you end up taking the Post Graduate ER/Trauma Internship/Course?

PlaidPaisley: Did you complete the United Heart Training Center Post Grad ER Internship? Did you get a job offer prior to completing the internship or shortly after? Was it in the ER? I am a reentry RN as well.

Hello, I am considering relocating to Texas. However, I am required to take a refresher course prior to applying to jobs. Does anyone know of any good RN Refresher Programs offered in Texas? I have only come across Austin Community College and University of Texas San Antonio programs. Anyone been through these? Any others? Thanks!

"Hello Fellow Nurses: I am an "old new grad" (May 2011) and I wanted to gather some further insight/advice with regards to my current situation: (please excuse the long post) General Timeline of events: June 2005 - Obtained my BS in Animal Science, with minor in Psychology October 2006-March 2008: Worked as veterinary assistant Aug 2008 - Dec 2009 : Took prerequisite courses needed to apply to nursing school March 2009 - Sept 2009: Hospital volunteer on postpartum unit June 2010 - Began accelerated BSN program May 2011 - Earned my BSN degree Sept 2011 - 1st attempt to pass NCLEX: unsuccessful Sept 2012 - 2nd attempt to pass NCLEX: successful Dec 2012 - got married Jan 2013 - pregnant with 1st child July 2013 - unexpected preterm delivery July 2013 - current : stay at home mom to 3 amazing children My passion for nursing began in 2008, when my grandmother became ill with various chronic ailments and needed daily assistance from family. My passion was further solidified in July 2013, when my son was born prematurely and spent almost 2 months in the NICU. Thankfully, he is now a healthy 5 year old boy without any complications. This experience guided my personal interests towards the areas L&D/NICU/Pediatrics. I have been having difficulty trying to figure out how to write my cover letter and resume at this point with regards to what type of info I should include. I am now already 37 years old and unfortunately have zero nursing experience under my belt because I have been a full time stay at home mom to my 3 children (ages 1, 3, 5). Since I am an "old grad" with no experience, I need to figure out how to avoid having my application thrown into the "blackhole." In addition, my resume is not all that impressive. I do not have any recent work or volunteer experience either. I am currently in Northern CA, but am willing to relocate if necessary to jumpstart my career. So, I wanted to ask for some insight/guidance from other fellow nurses: What info should I include on my resume? (are my clinical rotations relevant anymore)? What info could I include on my cover letter? Should I apply to "new grad" programs at this point that I qualify for? Should I try to volunteer somewhere? (Briefly looked into Rock Med & Rotacare) Should I take a refresher course? (graduated May 2011) I am trying to remain positive. Any guidance is greatly appreciated. Thank you!"

Hello, For those who have been out of school for several years (2+) and have no experience, did you take a refresher course? If so, how long were you out of school and which course did you take? (I am in CA). Do you feel it helped you land a job? Thanks!