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MissM.RN - thanks for the advice! I've actually been in FAHC's new grad applicant pool since last October, and they just recently had job openings for new grads, yayy! I already had one interview, so things are looking up

Hi! I'm a New Grad RN in Vermont. And since I got my license last November, I've been busily trying to find a job to get my foot in the door. Unfortunately, every position I've applied for has turned me down because they're looking for experienced nurses While I'm still looking, I'm thinking of taking some certification courses to add more to my resume and help keep my skills fresh. Does anyone have suggestions for which certification courses will be beneficial? And where I should look to find these courses? Any advice would help, thanks!!

MissM.RN, thanks for the heads up! I definitely won't be accepting any offers from Kindred. That does not sound like the kind of work environment I want to be in. I'm still having no luck getting my foot in the door as a New Grad. I'm so anxious to begin work, but feeling so lost. I'm starting to look for some certification courses to possibly add more to my resume and help keep my skills fresh. Of course, I'm not even sure where to begin with that and what certification courses will be most beneficial...

Thanks for the advice! And I appreciate the warning about Kindred...out of curiosity, why do you suggest staying clear from them? I actually interviewed with Kindred, but I might caution taking a job with them now.

Thanks for the advice! And I appreciate the warning about Kindred...out of curiosity, why do you suggest staying clear from them? I actually interviewed with Kindred, but I might caution taking a job with them now. Also, I have applied to Northwestern and Central Vermont Medical Center, but both hospitals told me they were looking for experienced nurses, so I wasn't qualified enough. To answer the question regarding whether I've interviewed with a FAHC recruiter...yes, I did complete a video interview in the Fall and they proceeded to put me in their applicant pool. However, I wasn't selected for a position, and now I'm in their applicant pool again since they opened another New Grad program this month. I'm just playing the waiting game But I'd love to get my foot in the door with Fletcher Allen...just trying to stay positive that something will open up for me. Also, best of luck to the previous poster and passing the NCLEX! While I was studying for the exam I found a letter written by an anonymous nurse in a book at Barnes N Noble. I thought it was very special and great advice! My bf posted on Reddit about it, and it became popular very quick! My girlfriend is studying for her nursing license exam and found this envelope tucked in a book at B&N [X-post from r/nursing] : pics

Hi! I recently moved to Vermont, Williston/Burlington area to be specific. And I acquired my RN license in Vermont this last November. I've been busily searching for an RN job opportunity at any nearby hospital, but I'm not having much luck. Every time I apply for an open position, I receive a reply that I'm not qualified enough because I'm a New Grad. I understand that I don't have any hospital experience outside of clinical rotations, but I'm a hard worker and I learn quick. I just want a chance to get my foot in the door! Does anyone, who is perhaps from Vermont, have any suggestions for where I should look and apply? Of course I applied to Fletcher Allen's New Grad program and I'm in their applicant pool, but they don't have any positions open currently. I would appreciate any suggestions! Thanks!!