Hi Everyone,
I'm an new RN graduate, and I'm having a terrible time finding a job. I actually have a decent amount of experience because I've worked in a rural hospital for a year as an IV certified LPN, and the six months before that as a CNA. While I was an LPN, I fourtunately or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it, functioned as an RN. The only thing I didn't do was the IV push meds. I was even assigned care to patients receiving blood and on heparin drips, and my coveing RN's were barely involved. They, as well as my boss, justified this because I was an RN student, and they all felt I was prepared enough to do it. I've beefed up the experience section on my resume the best that I can, but it's not seeming to do any good. I have applied to multiple travel agencies, and am getting good feedback at this time, as most seem to be accepting the experience that I do have. But, should this fall throug, does anyone have any advice on getting a job as a new grad? Or, any advice from travel nurses out there would be helpful too. Thanks a million!
I'm an new RN graduate, and I'm having a terrible time finding a job. I actually have a decent amount of experience because I've worked in a rural hospital for a year as an IV certified LPN, and the six months before that as a CNA. While I was an LPN, I fourtunately or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it, functioned as an RN. The only thing I didn't do was the IV push meds. I was even assigned care to patients receiving blood and on heparin drips, and my coveing RN's were barely involved. They, as well as my boss, justified this because I was an RN student, and they all felt I was prepared enough to do it. I've beefed up the experience section on my resume the best that I can, but it's not seeming to do any good. I have applied to multiple travel agencies, and am getting good feedback at this time, as most seem to be accepting the experience that I do have. But, should this fall throug, does anyone have any advice on getting a job as a new grad? Or, any advice from travel nurses out there would be helpful too. Thanks a million!