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I've been out of school for about two years now and working as an RN in home care for about a year and a half. I want to work in a hospital, but have not been able to get into one. I've applied to many positions and have had some interviews, but all the feedback was the same. They are not interested in hiring someone with no hospital experience. I've tried nursing homes and many other types of places. I even got my license in a neighboring state, hoping that it would help, but it's the same issue. I am currently at a crossroads in what I want to do career wise. Do I keep applying and hope something comes along or do I start looking for a position in a nonclinical setting and if so what are some options? I could really use some advice as to what I should do. I feel stuck working in home care, not that I don't appreciate having a job and feel lucky to have it, but it is also not exactly what I want to be doing. I also, do not feel it offers much in moving up in my career. I want to go back to school eventually and get my masters, but I feel being in home care limits me.

Hello. I have been a nurse for over a year now. I had a tough time finding a job in a hospital when I got out of school. I was offered a position, working as an RN, for the home health company I worked for as an aide. I have been working with them as an RN since September 2013 and it is just not for me. I would love to get into a hospital, so I can continue learning and growing as a nurse. Unfortunately, my current job doesn't provide me with much growth as a nurse. I do not have much clinical experience since I have graduated, so I still have my clinical experience listed from school on my resume. Not sure if I should still have that or delete it from my resume. Also, need advice in general on how I can improve upon my resume. Thanks in advance for any help or tips! Name Address Email Phone Number EDUCATION: Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA Bachelors of Science in Nursing Aug 2008 - May 2013 Minor in Psychology LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: PA RN License #RNXXXX, Current-Oct. 2016 American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification, Current-Nov. 2015 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: Geriatrics: Rose Haven Assisted Living (Sept.-Dec. 2009) Geriatrics: Scenery Hill Nursing Home (Jan.-May 2011) Pediatrics: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (Aug.-Oct. 2011) Maternity: Dubois Regional Medical Center (Oct.-Dec. 2011) Medical Surgical I: Indiana Regional Medical Center (Jan.-May 2012) Medical Surgical II: Indiana Regional Medical Center (Sept.-Oct. 2012) Home Health Nursing: Visiting Nursing Association of Indiana (Jan.-March 2013) Psychiatric: Armstrong County Memorial Hospital (March-May 2013) Preceptorship: Indiana Regional Medical Center ICU (Oct.-Dec. 2013) Completed 64 hours of onsite experience. Monitored patient's vitals as well as provided medication. Completed full assessments on patients in the ICU. Gained experience in electronic charting. Work Experience: Bayada Home Health Care Langhorne, PA Staff Nurse Sept. 2013-Present Performed patient assessment Implemenedt care plans based on individual patient assessment Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and scope of practice. Completed appropriate documentation and charting including incident reports, orders, and change in care plans. Bayada Home Health Care Langhorne, PA Home Health Aide July 2010- Spet. 2013 Monitored the client's condition by observing any physical and mental changes. Performed a variety of duties as requested by client, such as helping with bathing, activities of daily living, light house work and providing transportation. Provided the client with companionship and maintained a safe environment. Bayada Home Health Care Pediatrics Pittsburgh, PA Home Health Aide Sept. 2010- Nov. 2011 Monitored the client's condition by observing any physical and mental changes. Assisted the nurse with providing suctioning, medications and feeds through the feeding tube. Performed duties such as bathing, mouth care, range of motion, changing and feeding tube care. Volunteer Work: Membership: Flu Shot Clinic American Nurses Association Asthma Awareness Day Alpha Tau Delta (Nursing Sorority) Blood Pressure Clinic References available upon request