NewbieNurseRN

Congratulations on the internship! I have found it interesting how many community colleges seem to have proficient (not all and maybe it is certain areas) nursing programs...I guess it just is surprising in the traditional sense of "good schools". Sorry for the side point, it just made me think.

Oh, I see, I wasn't sure how that works. I appreciate you clarifying for me. All of a sudden things are starting to heat up! After weeks of not hearing much of anything, it feels many of my applications are reaching back out for interviews at the same time! I have no complaints and really am praying one of these I can land! Unless I really mess up, I believe I will be able to stay in my state. I hope and pray one works out!

That is very interesting and kind of you! For some reason, it will not let me PM you but just curious how that works licensure-wise? Also, I apologize but I would not be able to answer that until next week at the soonest. Also I just realized MN is not a "compact" state...one of like 5 states that isn't.

Wow, 45/hour seems like an incredible wage! Long Term Care facilities seem to need more help than ever, and I have also contemplated LTC but not sure my area offers that kind of pay...I suppose NYC is more expensive than Minneapolis but still.

Hello, I am not sure if this was for me but if so--> I have a couple of in-person interviews next week, I got through two phone interviews today, this is the furthest I have got so far, so there is some hope! But nothing like offers yet and oh I am in the Minneapolis suburbs area of Minnesota but willing to relocate. Thank you all for your help! I tried that incredibleHealth site and they seem helpful! Except that they do not operate in Minnesota and you need 12 months of experience before they can help. Good call, thank you.

Thank you for the advice...it can get me down to still not have anything lined up now three weeks into the search. I am hoping the long holiday weekend has some to do but am trying to get as many apps out as I can. Just wish I could show some of these places my work ethic...does anyone think one should just apply as a CNA at a hospital and work my way up (despite being an RN already?)

I was wondering same thing...I just hate sitting around, I want to start working!! But all I can find that are interested in hiring seem to be Long Term Care or Home Health Care...if I wish to work in a hospital someday will either of these be any help?

That makes sense and I totally see what you mean while sending out apps here. That is good advice and I really appreciate your help, it means A LOT! I have a couple of leads at the moment but am waiting to hear back and just a lot of uncertainty, anyway, thank you very much this helps me feel more proactive in my approach.

I hope this is not a bother but as a new graduate, I am just wondering if there is anyways to find jobs that will hire/consider new graduates? I have applied to a handful of places and even got one phone call back (waiting to see if they will call about an interview, however, this was a referral from a current RN who works there). I am just wondering if there is any way to find positions that will even perhaps hire a new grad without a referral? I have filled out a handful of applications and am trying to not take it personally when I do not hear anything back as I know there are MANY more qualified, experienced RN's out there who deserve to get the jobs. Honestly, I am open to any hours and flexible for specialties (except OB and Long term would be my least favorite). All the other clinical locations and classwork I had I thoroughly enjoyed!

Oh my goodness this is great help! Thank you so very much. I appreciate you taking time to help out like this it means a lot!

I got my license in April and start my first job next week!

I haven't used LaCharity personally but yes UWorld was very helpful imo. I wish you all the best!

I have perhaps a dumb question so I am sorry ahead of time if so ha. I'm a new grad and have a referral from an RN (Who is awesome and I definitely look up to, with a little over a year of experience now), anyways, the application only has a space that says "how did you hear about the posting" and I can put "employee referral" but there is nowhere to enter a name or anything. Also, I am on the very last part of the application and it says I can submit a "cover letter and any supporting documents" my interpretation of this is to write a short letter saying why I believe I would be a good fit? Is that basically what it is? Also, would this be an okay spot to mention my referral? Should I add some references to this? Are the supporting documents like referral letters? Because I do not have any of those at the moment, I guess I did not know I would need one.

This brings me some peace as I start the process officially, I just now need to craft a "cover letter" and this is not something I have ever heard of before...my understanding is it to be a short letter to the hiring agent about why you feel you would be a good fit?

Thank you three SOO MUCH! This means a lot to me that you would take time to drop some advice and it is so nice to be able to get support on something like this for me. Because I am sending out my first applications and feel so naive with the application process...but I do truly believe I can be an excellent RN I just feel like I need a chance! That is an excellent point and thank you! I am currently just finishing up my first application and the final thing they ask for is a cover letter...I feel like I can express this feeling of being moldable through that?