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    by Aug 6, '12
    I have a cover letter and resume that has been looked over by teachers that have a masters in nursing and they say my resume is good so I don't think that my resume is the reason. I have applied online and have hand delivered my resume to the surrounding facilities in my area. I've tried hospitals, urgent cares, and mostly LTC. Nothing seems to be working
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    by Curtiss12 Aug 6, '12 10:30 pm
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  4. Aug 6, '12 by
    You'll just have to be persistent. Are you willing to relocate for work? Have you tried prisons? Did you work as a CNA before graduating?
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  5. Aug 7, '12 by
    Quote from Bringonthenight
    You'll just have to be persistent. Are you willing to relocate for work? Have you tried prisons? Did you work as a CNA before graduating?
    Ditto on trying corrections. They seem to be more willing to hire new grads. I got hired about a month & a half after passing the boards at a local jail. The pay is okay, and I'm learning a lot so it's all good.