Inspiration For New Lpn Grads

Nurses LPN/LVN

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Hey Guys I had to share my story today because I know as a new grad as of July 17 there is a lot of disappointment faced. I graduated July 17,2013 I successfully passed my boards September 17,2013 and been on the job hunt since. Every corner I turned I constantly heard the spell about "oh they dont hire LPNs anymore" or "you need experience" my journey had just begun and I was already fed up. Yesterday my job let me go because i was a CNA and my nursing license is now active as if things could not get worse they told me even though I had been there 5yrs they are no longer hiring LPNS as of last year..

Well today October 8th,2013 I went on another job interview with confidence me and the DON spoke for 30min and she told me how inspiring I was and had such a great personality and good vibe but they require 2yrs experience and that I should not get discouraged as I walked out another nurse awaited her interview and she had 10yrs experience. Within 30min of getting home my phone rang and it was the DON calling to offer me a job at 24$ an hour 3-11pm part time to start

With all this being said dont give up I remained confident and although my journey has just begun Im excited that I was able to make her believe in me as much as I believe in myself.

Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.

That is absolutely wonderful!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!:up::yes:

MomaNurse

109 Posts

Congratulations! Awesome you!

akanini, MSN, RN

1,525 Posts

Congratulations!!! Where do you live, OP???

qsmoss

13 Posts

Thanks guys!!! Im from Nj and its really difficult here for Lpns especially new grads

Awesome. Congrats!

JmarLPN

31 Posts

Specializes in Geriatrics, rehab, Alzheimers.

congrats :)

cyde

91 Posts

congrats! hope this happens for me too!! :D

pookyp, LPN

1,074 Posts

Congrats!

TrulyBlessed13

13 Posts

Congrats!! Thank you for sharing your story.

mommyof2Tees

664 Posts

LeeLeeTheGPN

258 Posts

Thank you for sharing. I have been on the job hunt for the same amount of time you are. I am beginning to feel a little dejected but I am not giving up. I know something, the perfect opportunity, will become available to me soon. Congratulations on your first job! You're going to rock it!

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