New grad lvn

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I passed my nclex in December 2014 first try thank goodness and I got my first lvn job in January 2015 at a school district as a sub Lvn but I'm not getting hours there im basically as needed and have been applying everywhere but no luck, I was even thinking about getting my cna to get my foot in the door somewhere the Lvn job market is pretty tough in Southern California also I don't have any medical background but 4 years in retail and I was a licensed cosmetologist but I'm not sure if I should take it off my resume cause I wanna be looked at as a nurse now!anyway if anyone has any advice im really discouraged I'm trying so hard I had one other interview but didn't get it also im very young 23 so no one wants a young new grad :( I just need someone to give me chance!also I had a question a lot of employers want experience does having me being a Lvn substitute count as 6 months experience even if I'm on call ?i mean the employer doesn't know I'm not working there everyday any advice is helpful please

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Breathe. Def stay at the job you're currently in, for exp.. pray.. & the before you know it, the perfect job will come to you

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Breathe. Def stay at the job you're currently in, for exp.. pray.. & the before you know it, the perfect job will come to you

Thanks I sure hope so I'm trying so hard I just hope jobs will count my experience as a substitute Lvn at the school

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Your background would seem to be a very good fit for working in a physician office/clinic for dermatology, plastic surgery, etc. Many of those folks are also venturing into Medi-Spa territory... where medical & esthetic services converge. Have you explored these areas?

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Specializes in Psych, Critical Care.

Look at Prime Healthcare. One of the only acute care hospital groups that hire LVNs. Also, if you are interested in psych, might be a good place to start. Good luck!! When I was a new grad LVN, I filled out about 200 applications online- Lindora clinics, medical spas, schools, clinics, you name it!! Luckily I got into acute care.

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Your background would seem to be a very good fit for working in a physician office/clinic for dermatology, plastic surgery, etc. Many of those folks are also venturing into Medi-Spa territory... where medical & esthetic services converge. Have you explored these areas?

That's a good idea I have looked somewhat but they want experience for the plastic surgery physicians office but I will keep looking towards that path thanks

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Look at Prime Healthcare. One of the only acute care hospital groups that hire LVNs. Also, if you are interested in psych, might be a good place to start. Good luck!! When I was a new grad LVN, I filled out about 200 applications online- Lindora clinics, medical spas, schools, clinics, you name it!! Luckily I got into acute care.

I will check it out ,thanks im open to anything right now lol your lucky you got into acute care that's hard to come by

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