need a Job

Hi Jsuhn, I just graduated a couple weeks ago, and trust me, I'm having one heck of a time finding a job as well. The NICU I precepted in wanted to hire me, but the hiring manager wanted an experienced nurse :-(. Children's Hospital called me, but they would only interview me if I had taken Boards already. I'm not scheduled to take Boards til Feb.

And as far as the Military goes, it's a long process, so if you're really interested in it, start it now it may take months. For the AF, the bonus is 30,000 for 4 year commitment and if you do 6 years, you get an additional 38,000 Loan Repayment.

For all you New Grads - How about this. I have been an RN for 27 years. I worked clinics while my adopted sons were growing up, but worked hospitals before that. So I have been active this entire time. BUT - can I find a job in a hospital???? Not on your life. I have applied at 12 hospitals and only two bothered to interview me. One of them was where I had my Practicum for the RN Refresher course I took (which it turned out was a waste of time and money). The Preceptor I had highly recommended me for the open .8 position therre, but somehow when I had my interview "There aren't any openings right now" was the speech I got. Their are two jobs posted outside the cafeteria. My specialty has been OB. L&D in hospital. The Head Nurse of the OB department at this small hospital has been an RN for ONE YEAR. She has witnessed TWO BIRTHS. I have witnessed, participated in at least 1,000 births in my career and delivered at least 30+ (not by choice - just emergencies and no MD's avail). That head nurse doesn't want anything to do with me. Perhaps she is threatened, as well she should be.

Bottom line.........I am 63 years old. I still feel 17 and I can move just as well. I absolutely LOVE nursing. It is the only thing I ever wanted to do in my life. But I can't find a job anywhere.

Any suggestions? No, thank you, I do NOT want to shuffle papers in a nursing home. Besides, Medicare doesn't pay for childbirth.

Can you spell F R U S T R A T E D ?????
Noor

Unfortunately, many new grads are having a lot of problems getting jobs. With the market saturated with new grads and the terrible economy - its difficult. I graduated May 2008 and I still haven't found anything. I've found a number of opportunities for new grads in SoCal or rural areas. I've also met with an Air Force Recruiter and I also think that is another good option too. Good Luck and I hope you find something soon!