Mom23kiddos

I graduating in December (big smile as I type that:yeah:). I am told that I should work 2 years on the floor of the Med/Surg unit to get a varitey of experience before I move on to a specialty. I was wondering where did you find your passion...if you have found it yet...and how can I find mine? I have enjoyed nearly all of my clinical rotations, I really think I could be happy wherever I land. But I want to love what I do...any suggestions?

Hi Everyone, I am a nursing student set to graduate in December. I am so excited for that light at the end of the tunnel except for one little thing...job hunting. I am definately ready to work as a nurse and have all my hard work pay off, but I am terrified of finding a job. I have very little work experience due to being a stay at home mother to my young children. It seems that the vast majority of my class either already works at a hospital or has been recently employed in some kind of healthcare field. My question is this; am I at a disadvantage to my potential employers because I decided to stay home and raise my children? I don't have a lengthy resume, and my last job was almost seven years ago (before my first child was born). What can I do to beef up my resume so I look competative to the other applicants?

Hi Everyone, I am a nursing student set to graduate in December. I am so excited for that light at the end of the tunnel except for one little thing...job hunting. I am definately ready to work as a nurse and have all my hard work pay off, but I am terrified of finding a job. I have very little work experience due to being a stay at home mother to my young children. It seems that the vast majority of my class either already works at a hospital or has been recently employed in some kind of healthcare field. My question is this; am I at a disadvantage to my potential employers because I decided to stay home and raise my children? I don't have a lengthy resume, and my last job was almost seven years ago (before my first child was born). What can I do to beef up my resume so I look competative to the other applicants?