[LPNGradNurse]

eldragon, my problem is that the places i went to interview at were all union positions, so i couldn't negotiate pay rates, they are fixed until the union gives a raise every other year and the employees vote on it.

I have an interview next week that is offering me 25/hr which is great, and the highest offer so far so im really hoping i land that position, wish me luck

In NJ im finding that there are not much LPN jobs available with all the hospitals closing down in NJ. I've applied for my NY license to expand my field. From my graduating class of about 13 people ive had the most interviews, and i only had 2 since june 15, which is now 1 month. we are all a bit concerned...but im hanging in and not giving up!!!

good luck to all of you!!

[keepitreal29]

Hey.. I graduated in August of 2007.. I failed the first Nclex in Feb 2008.The computer turned off at 85. I thought I passed because I read the entire orange Saunders book for a month. I didn't do the questions on the cd though plus I didn't sleep the night before cause I was still studying and my test was at 8am. So I was so sad. I was thinking of giving up. But I know I had to take a second shot at it. So I had a retest on July 18 2008 (scanned the Kaplan book and read about the strategies on how to take the test and did some questions from the Saunders Cd the night before the test) . My computer kept going until I reached 204 questions and ran out of time. LOL. I really thought I failed. I was so happy when I found out I passed. I was screaming my lungs out and woke everyone up who lives in my house. haha. I was so happy!!! -=D. I did go to church the day I took the test and the day before I found out.. last time I went to church was 2003. So yeah..It's a new beginning for me. I will be going once a week and I promised..So I was on vacation the whole week after I found out I passed and today will be doing my resume so I can start looking for jobs this week. Goodluck with everything and never give up because behind the dark cloud, the sun is still shining!

[LPNGradNurse]

I'm glad to say that i have found a job along with most of my classmates, though there are still a few who haven't, i will be working for planned parenthood in NYC!!! cant wait to start training

[lookingbeyond]

Good luck to you. I took my boards in June, and it was a calm environment and happy faces bringing us in. It wasn't as "cold" as I thought it would be. Good luck to you. I will be thinking of you.

[lookingbeyond]

Please keep me posted on how that online learning opportunity goes. I'd like to do the same possibly.

[lookingbeyond]

Originally Posted by LPNGradNurse

congrats to all of you. Im Marta from NJ and i just wanted to say, i graduated on may 21st, passed my NCLEX on june 13 and still havent found a job, its been 2 weeks and im getting worried. i was wondering if i was the only one? it seems as if everywhere i apply they want experience

Congratulations to you!!!

[lookingbeyond]

Originally Posted by lookingbeyond

Congratulations to you!!!

Do you have experience working in healthcare? It may just be "time".

[Cisl4him]

I went out and purchased the RN Kaplan nclex review. I opted to buy the RN instead of the LPN for the CD. Do you think this is was a good idea?

[Cisl4him]

Originally Posted by lookingbeyond

Please keep me posted on how that online learning opportunity goes. I'd like to do the same possibly.

Ok, it will be several months before I move on to online learning but I am deff. going to do it. Do you have AIM or yahoo instant messaging? It is easier for me to talk with people via messaging. If you do, add me to your buddy list. My screen name is CisL4him.

[keepitreal29]

wow..does it really take that long to get hired as a LPN? where are you applying?