RN's: If you can't get a hospital job then where do you envision your future?

What part of Jersey are you from???

There was just a report this morning on Fox news which said over 100K nursing jobs nation-wide are going unfilled due to the shortage of nurses. That sounds like potential potential potential. The problem, they said in the report, is that there are no TEACHERS to bring on new nurses, even as thousands apply throughout the year and are even on waiting lists to begin programs. It cited the ever-growing long-term care facilities with the exploding population of elderly (baby boomers) as a HUGE need for care providers. If that's not up your alley, I would seek teaching opportunities to bring on more nurses. This may require a bit more schooling? I am not sure how one becomes a nurse teacher if they have no on the job experience yet, but from the way the report sounded, those are the areas with high need. How to make it fit to our current situations, that's our challenge. Best of fortune to you as your new path unfolds! Cheers! Shelly

Wow I'm a new grad too. I have never heard of anyone not being able to find a nursing job.

Absolutely try LTC. There is no shame in it!! Even if it's not your niche, you will probably find many of the vulnerable elderly stealing your heart. I think LTC is a meaningful job and would consider going back to it sometime, I think the main problem is (like in hospitals often) clueless administration. But if you're lucky enough to find a good facility, you may even like it!

Are you near Barnabas Hospital in Jersey, their up North. I know they had posted recentely an externship for students who are graduating soon. A great opportunity for not only a future job, but experience. Check out their website. Not sure if that is close to you. Good luck

I've been an LPN in LTC for more than a year now so I guess it will be more of the same if I can't find anything else.