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Oct 25, 2009 09:30 AM

Can't find a job I like......


Any other new nurses can't find a job they like? I graduated in '07, and don't have much experience, so I can see why it's hard to find my dream job... But I just can't seem to find a job I like. I tried a few shifts in LTC, but hated it. The patients were too combative, and the facility was very poorly run. The nurses were lazy & handled terrible language. So I quit that, and recently got a job at an urgent care clinic as an LPN. Now I'm not so sure if I like this place or not.... I helped check in and admit over 200 pts. the other night, on an 11 hour shift, w/ a 30 min lunch break. I was EXHAUSTED! I then had to drive an hour and 20 min. home. I can't find anything local. To beat it all, I have been out sick with the flu the past 2 days when I was supposed to be working - just my luck! I do wanna try to make a good impression at this new place until I find something else... even though it isn't my dream job. My husband keeps saying give it time, but I feel miserable already.... Can you tell right away if you're going to like a new nursing job or not?? Any words of encouragement would be appreciated... Don't mean to sound like a big baby either. I would just like to have a job I kinda liked so juggling work & family would be a little easier.... Thanks.

andreasmom02 LPN


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Old Oct 25, 2009, 09:32 AM

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Nursing is the hardest job I have ever had in my life. It is physically exhausting.

I don't know what to say about finding something you like. In this economy, for me, it was more finding something at all.
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Old Oct 25, 2009, 09:52 AM

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Ya know, you're right... I should just be greatful to have something. I guess I'm just going to have to suck it up & do it. I'll just keep my eyes out for something more local with better hours I guess....
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Old Oct 25, 2009, 09:56 AM

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It will come along. What about nursing homes in your area? Dress nicely, resume in hand, and just show up on a m-f 7-3 workday and find the DON. That works well.
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from Jules A
Old Oct 25, 2009, 10:28 AM

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If it makes you feel any better I drive over an hour each way to my jobs. I use the time in the car to unwind and just listen to music. Hang in there.
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Old Oct 25, 2009, 12:44 PM

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I think I'm going to try to stick it out at this job for a while. I figure if I get a few months of experience there than that's better than nothing... then maybe I can find something closer to home eventually. LTC is not for me. I admire the nurses who are able to do it... but I know it's not something I can handle mentally.
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