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    by Jan 28
    Hey guys,

    Well I just found out that I didn't get a job that I had 3 interviews for. I can't help but to just sit here and cry because I really thought that I got it! This is beyond disappointing... If I would've known it was gonna be this hard to get a job in nursing, I may have reconsidered my major 4 years ago. I still have to pay off $30,000+ in loans like pretty much all the rest of us new grads. I'm not even a new, new grad. I'm an old, May 2012 "new" grad. This definitely took a stab to my self esteem, I'm not gonna lie.

    Tomorrow I'm interviewing for a part time Tele position at the hospital I work at now as a CNA. A friend of mine, another CNA, interviewed already for that job last week, whose dad works as a nursing supervisor there. I feel like she'll get it, but you never know. I'll be happy for her, but I'll be a lot happier if I get it. I just feel so discouraged.
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    by yourstrulyjmc Jan 28 3:27 pm
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  4. Jan 28 by
    Keep on applying, don't give up
    GinginRN, KayRN1, and yourstrulyjmc like this.
  5. Jan 28 by
    Quote from yourstrulyjmc
    Hey guys,

    Well I just found out that I didn't get a job that I had 3 interviews for. I can't help but to just sit here and cry because I really thought that I got it! This is beyond disappointing... If I would've known it was gonna be this hard to get a job in nursing, I may have reconsidered my major 4 years ago. I still have to pay off $30,000+ in loans like pretty much all the rest of us new grads. I'm not even a new, new grad. I'm an old, May 2012 "new" grad. This definitely took a stab to my self esteem, I'm not gonna lie.

    Tomorrow I'm interviewing for a part time Tele position at the hospital I work at now as a CNA. A friend of mine, another CNA, interviewed already for that job last week, whose dad works as a nursing supervisor there. I feel like she'll get it, but you never know. I'll be happy for her, but I'll be a lot happier if I get it. I just feel so discouraged.
    At least you are getting practice with your interview skills.... better than some new grads that cannot land an interview.

    Good luck! Keep applying!
    GinginRN, CareQueen, and yourstrulyjmc like this.
  6. Jan 28 by
    I know...that's how I look at it too. As a learning experience. It's just sad that it has to be this way. I really felt like I was going to get the job this time around though...
    Last edit by yourstrulyjmc on Jan 28
  7. Jan 28 by
    Keep applying...I graduated May 2012, and just got offered a job before Christmas. I went through 3 interviews before I got it right with this job. You will get there!!!
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  8. Jan 28 by
    Thanks, I sure hope so...
  9. Jan 28 by
    Thanks for sharing your heart with us. Keep us posted, and continue to apply everywhere!!
    GinginRN and yourstrulyjmc like this.
  10. Jan 28 by
    I'm so sorry. I'm also a May '12 grad and I haven't gotten a single interview yet. I'm in the Miami area and I'm new to the area so I have it pretty bad. No connections whatsoever. It's pretty depressing. I hope I don't pass the year mark with no opportunities because that will really kick my butt. Good luck to you. Keep at it. That's all we can do...
    yourstrulyjmc likes this.
  11. Jan 29 by
    I am a nurse since 2005 and I recently moved to FL. I haven't been able to find a job. I applied everywhere. It's very depressing. I sometimes feel like giving up. I had several events in my personal life that hurt my career. ( haven't been in a position long enough) I have great recommendation letters but that doesn't help me. Anyone knows how can I get a hospital to give me an opportunity?
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  12. Jan 29 by
    Three interviews? Sounds like that employer really liked to give prospectives a big run-around and put you through as many hoops as they delight in. Think positive; they sounded like slimy hirers anyway.
    shamrokks, LTCNS, MBARNBSN, and 4 others like this.