newnurse8423

You're right. I probably should've applied earlier but I was too afraid incase I didn't pass my NCLEX first time around. Thanks for your insight. Yeah, I've been applying to essentially any place within a 1 hr drive. It's hard because many of the rural hospitals don't want new grads either. ?

Thank you for your reply. ? You're right. I should keep an open mind for that job. I am going for the interview next week so hopefully it goes smoothly. I have been applying to rehab places as well but have yet to receive any replies. I may just be inpatient...

So, I passed my NCLEX August 23rd and obtained my BSN shortly after. A week after passing, I decided to start looking for jobs. I must sent out applications for 30+ job openings (specifically for new RNs). Unfortunately, I received 5 rejections so far and one job interview (in a specialty and hospital I'm not too keen on). I know my resume isn't particularly competitive but I figured that I wouldn't be having so much difficulty. Many of my classmates secured jobs before even graduating so I feel a bit disheartened that most places are rejecting me. ? I think part of the issue is that I have very little work experience. I mostly focused on college and was employed at a restaurant during the summer but that's about it. I do have a 3.7 gpa, multiple honor societies, strong cover letter, but not much else . Is this what is likely holding me back?