Finding new grad RN job in psych with NO experience
Hey all, so I recently graduated from nursing school and I want to apply in psych (while also still considering the OR or palliative/hospice care) as a new grad. However, I do NOT have experience in psych. I tried to apply for a mental health tech job which I didn’t get an offer back in January (which I should’ve done a few years ago). My advanced med-surg class professor made us choose what floors we want to work in and I chose the detox unit at my clinical site cause that’s the closest I get to gain psych experience with a mix of med-surg.
I applied at the same psych hospital a few minutes away from where I live (same hospital that didn’t offer me the MH tech job) for their psych RN position. I was told by the HR that they hire new grads, but candidates need to have their license. I scheduled my exam this month in July and hoping to pass.
Would love some advice or anything. Thank you!