what happens next?

[nwatson83]

I recently passed my nclex as of 04/17/14, I thought I had a job lined up for a labor and delivery position, the clinical manager just needed my License info, and asked me to contact her when I received it. I contacted her and she said she needed to find out from HR what I needed to do next. I also have been applying all around to different nursing jobs and have not received any response. Does anyone else feel lost after the transition from a new grad, to a new grad RN?

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Sounds like you were dealing with a very inexperienced hiring manager if she didn't know what the hiring process was. Don't hesitate to touch base with her to see what's happening. In the meantime, you're doing all the right things by applying all over the place. The process is not quick, so you may start to get some responses soon.

It's hard to start all over - this is why 'change' is so difficult. You had to move from a place where you felt a sense of mastery and accomplishment (school) to a whole new thing (job hunting) where you are starting all over as a newbie. It's uncomfortable & the uncertainty is hard to deal with. We've all been there.

Wishing you major big-time job MOJO!!!

[Katie71275]

Good luck! It is a process from when the unit manager tells HR they want to hire you until HR gets all their ducks in a row. It took about 1-2 weeks for me to hear back after my interview. I worried the whole time.

[nwatson83]

Sounds like you were dealing with a very inexperienced hiring manager if she didn't know what the hiring process was. Don't hesitate to touch base with her to see what's happening. In the meantime, you're doing all the right things by applying all over the place. The process is not quick, so you may start to get some responses soon.

It's hard to start all over - this is why 'change' is so difficult. You had to move from a place where you felt a sense of mastery and accomplishment (school) to a whole new thing (job hunting) where you are starting all over as a newbie. It's uncomfortable & the uncertainty is hard to deal with. We've all been there.

Wishing you major big-time job MOJO!!!

Thank you. I've called the clinical manager, she said she couldn't finalize anything until I had my license, she told me to text her as soon as I received it, and I did. I called her monday and she never answered, except for when I text her, and I haven't heard from her since then. I'm not sure how often I should call lol

[nwatson83]

Good luck! It is a process from when the unit manager tells HR they want to hire you until HR gets all their ducks in a row. It took about 1-2 weeks for me to hear back after my interview. I worried the whole time.

Thank you