FLNurseGuy

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1. New Nurse Grad Blues.... : (

   FLNurseGuy replied to FLNurseGuy's topic in Florida

   Just an update on my quest to land a job in Jacksonville, FL. I was never able to get an interview after months and months and months of applying. I did what someone else suggested and found a rural hospital in Georgia and was offered a job in a sm...

2. Nursing school accreditation...

   FLNurseGuy posted a topic in Florida

   Okay, I graduated in 2012 with an Associate degree in nursing. Passed NCLEX few months later in 2012 and have been job hunting with no luck ever since. Like many others I've not even had an invitation to interview a year into my search. I have been...

3. Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

   FLNurseGuy replied to vab229's topic in Job Hunt

   The hospitals are the big dogs. Right now and in this economy the big dogs can have their way. The really big hospitals that buy out other area hospitals to include them in their own system can for example,...decide to change the name of the from "...

4. Do any hospitals in Jacksonville not require weekend shifts for BSN's

   FLNurseGuy replied to Jaxnurse29's topic in Florida

   I'd be glad to work your weekends.....I'll work any hours, any shift, any days or schedule. : ) I'm in Jacksonville as well. Have you already landed a position? I'm still trying to find my first RN position. 400 plus applications and not even an...

5. What is a new graduate nurse supposed to do if there aren't any jobs available?

   FLNurseGuy replied to skyheaven477's topic in Career Support

   Same boat here. (Seems more like a huge ship). I have applied to somewhere between 300 and 500 positions. Not even an interview yet. Very depressing. Nursing shortage my foot! The free clinics wouldn't even return my calls or e-mails. I had ap...

6. May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   FLNurseGuy replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   Oh no, I left my favorite scissors and pen in there!

7. May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   FLNurseGuy replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   Should we use the stairs or the elevator?

8. May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   FLNurseGuy replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   Constipated my foot!

9. Losing Hope.

   FLNurseGuy replied to AFwife727's topic in Job Hunt

   To AFwife727, I am in the exact same boat as you. Graduated in 2012, licensed October, 2012. I haven't even gotten an interview yet! You are not alone. If you still haven't gotten a job by the time I leave this comment, good luck. Good lock to a...

10. New Nurse Grad Blues.... : (

    FLNurseGuy replied to FLNurseGuy's topic in Florida

    Thanks for the response jromero5. I'm in Jacksonville but I am looking further out as well. I like reading responses similar to yours. I'm definitely not giving up either. Inspires me.

11. New Nurse Grad Blues.... : (

    FLNurseGuy replied to FLNurseGuy's topic in Florida

    Thanks CP2013! Thankfully I graduated from a fully accredited college that is well thought of. My background is squeaky clean and so is my license. I am physically fit and can do anything physically necessary. I would agree to work for free if I c...

12. New Nurse Grad Blues.... : (

    FLNurseGuy replied to FLNurseGuy's topic in Florida

    I have been searching the outlying county and community hospitals and clinics and have been applying in GA, FL, AL, and SC.... Does anyone know if an RN can apply for a CNA position and work as a CNA and get paid as a CNA? There's just no jobs out...

13. New Nurse Grad Blues.... : (

    FLNurseGuy posted a topic in Florida

    Graduated in 2012 with an Associate Nursing degree from a well respected, accredited community college. Already had a bachelor's degree from state university in another field prior to going to nursing school. Upon graduation I took and passed NCLEX...

14. New ASN grad jobs??

    FLNurseGuy posted a topic in Florida

    I am about to pull out what's left of my hair. I graduated in 2012 with an associate degree in nursing and have applied and filled out online applications to hospitals, nursing homes, home health, clinics, skilled care facilities, free clinics, even...