Student nurse with no prior healthcare experience!

[NurseMama1210]

Hello, I decided to reach out to this community because I'm becoming increasingly worried about this issue. I am a nursing student, going into my 4th and final semester of an adn program. I have been a stay at home mom (aside from school) for the past 7 years. So other than my clinical rotations I have zero experience working in healthcare.

I have been applying for contingent positions since school let out in May and I hope to land something before August, when school resumes.

I'm full of anxiety because every other student I know, currently works as a tech or some other role in the hospital. I feel so behind because I have no real life experience. I'm looking for opinions from some nurses with experience, do you think this will hinder my abilities as a new grad nurse? It's just so hard to picture myself starting my first job in a hospital as an RN.

I appreciate any feedback! Thank you!

[elkpark]

Plenty of us started school, and finished school, with no other healthcare experience. It's possible that another new grad who does have other experience might be preferred for a job, but it certainly isn't a career-killer. Healthcare employers are v. used to hiring new grads with no experience other than nursing school. And even the new grads with tech experience will struggle with the transition from nursing student to working nurse. That is hard for everyone, regardless of background. Best wishes!