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I am in the same boat, however I have a few experiences. Can you look into volunteering opportunity to gain experience. Once you get that keep contacting recruiters until you find those who are willing to give you a chance.

I got Kaplan live classroom discounted through my school. I really loved it because they teach you strategies on how to answer NCLEX questions. Then they give you a e-book to study content and they have content videos that has expert nurses going over the material you studied in the e-book. Most importantly they offer many many many NCLEX style questions to practice in the qbank and q trainer. I say the money is worth it because if you do all the questions attend all classes and watch all the videos and everything else they say, I think they offer money back or a discounted rate to reregister. I passed with 75 questions thanks to them. If you want to use Kaplan, you should.

Thanks everyone. I have been asking around. I also do not mind being hired with a good orientation program. My BSN program gave me 180 hours of preceptorship.

It depends on your ability. Since they are all sciences, it may be very hard if you have a busy life. while I was a student I took A&P 2 and chemistry 2. I added nutrition. I was able to handle it because I was not working. It all depends on your ability and situation.

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I am a BSN graduate nurse who graduated almost two years ago. For various reasons I did not pass the NCLEX-RN until 8 months ago. I struggled to land my first nursing job because I only have my preceptorship as a hospital experience in addition to a group home experience which is seven years ago. On my previous threads, I asked fellow nurses if I should apply to new graduate nurse positions. I received mixed responses some saying I am no longer considered a new grad and others saying if I have never worked with my license, I am still a new grad. The area I live in is very competitive with many who have more experiences than I do. However, I have decided not to let the time gap stop me from applying any longer. I spoke with a nurse recruiter for an out of state hospital. I explained my situation and to my surprise she said I qualify for new grad opportunities at her institution. They have a new grad internship coming up which she encouraged me to apply. I want others in my situation to know it doesn't matter how long it has been since you graduated. As long as you never used your license as a registered nurse you can still be considered as a new grad in many institutions. Right now I do not have much time the deadline for the new grad residency is fast approaching. I needed help from fellow nurses with only preceptorship and clinical experiences to please post samples of resumes with only preceptorship and clinical experiences. I found such sample at the library inside a resume book but in addition I wanted more help. I am in need of help. Any suggestion is welcome. Thank you in advance.

Thanks everyone for the inputs. I contacted the BON and I was told my license is active until 2016. If i do not find a job until it expires, I will have to attend a refresher course approved by the BON. That would be few months before it expires.

Thanks. I have already looked at the Board of nursing website . I can only take a refresher course which is approved by them which is listed on the website. I still want to talk to a BON representative to speak about how I can always keep my license.

I will ask my board of nursing how I can keep my license. In the meantime I wanted to know is it the one given at community colleges for inactive nurses?

I suspected thanks

What is CEU?

Thanks I feel such relief knowing I can keep my license which I worked so hard to obtain. I have tried long term care as well with no luck most require 1 year experience. I hope I will have better luck out of state.

Hello everybody, sorry this may be very long thread. I want to start out by saying being a nurse is such a great feeling. To serve others is what we all strive. I am very proud of myself for graduating and passing the NCLEX-RN. I also happen to be among those who have not been able to find work. After deep soul searching and feelings of disappointment about not having a job, I came to the conclusion that being a nurse is an accomplishment which I earned through hard work. It would be great to work and contribute to society. Until I find that job, I constantly encourage myself. I want to work in medical-surgical nursing. Therefore, on a daily basis I have decided to keep my knowledge by studying everyday. I spent way too much time and energy feeling sorry for myself for not finding work. Finally last week I decided to turn my challenge into an advantage. I no longer feel sorry for myself. I understand I live in a city where there are lots of nurse graduates and few older nurses willing to retire. There is a tough competition to land our first nursing jobs. I admit I have not been competing as much as I should. I guess I was too overwhelmed by the competition. Another obstacle I overcame is my lack of experience in the hospital environment other than my clinicals. Those who had worked as a tech during school have the advantage of finding jobs right after graduation. I felt terrible for not having had a tech job as a student. However, that too was competitive. The fact that I did not work as a tech did not stop me from becoming a nurse. At the moment it is almost two years since I graduated. I still have not found my first nursing job. I am at a position to panic or feel depressed. I honestly can say I felt those feeling during these two years in addition to the anxiety about the NCLEX. Before it becomes two years since I graduated , I have decided to try my luck out of state. In the mean time I am taking care of myself by eating right and working out. I am also studying to refresh my knowledge of nursing content. It is such a great feeling to get out of self pity for not landing a job. Instead I am proud of myself for passing the NCLEX-RN and graduating. Now my only fear is losing my license if I happen to never find a job before it expires? Can I renew it even if I have never practiced? My license will expire in 2016 and I fear if I don't practice with it the BON will ban me from being a nurse. I want to ask the board of nursing my concern. Until then if any of you can give me an idea of what will happen to my license I would really appreciate it. thank you.

Thanks everyone. I was thinking of moving to my friend's home. Then after I settle in that state I was going to apply. I did not know I can apply from where I am.

Congratulations. I am a struggling nursing graduate with no nursing related experience who has been out of school for almost 2 years. I really appreciate it if you can create a new thread on how to write a resume or if you have threads you suggest to be helpful. Thanks in advance.