International BSN with 5 months experience + 1.5 yr gap. Do I apply as a New Grad or Experienced RN?
Hi everyone! I could really use some resume advice. Here is my timeline:
-Graduated with my BSN in August 2024.
-Worked as a nurse in my home country for 5 months.
-Moved to the US on a dependent visa, resulting in a 1.5-year employment gap.
-Recently passed my NCLEX
Now that I am preparing to apply for jobs, I am completely torn. Because I have less than six months of bedside experience, should I format my resume and apply as a "New Grad" or an "Experienced Nurse"? Also, does anyone have tips on how to structure a resume with a gap like mine? Any advice is super appreciated!
u/hiii_bekind — 4 days ago