Hopeless, depressed, jobless in Austin

[ijuanabhappy, ASN, RN]

I have really botched up my first year of nursing by trying to find my niche and now I don't know what to do. I'm not considered a new grad anymore, yet I am not really experienced either. I've had some awful bad luck this past year in my first year of nursing, and I've also made some poor choices. Hindsight is 20/20, right? Now for two months I have been applying daily, even went on some interviews..and nothing. I have even applied to non-nursing positions of areas I used to work in such as medical transcription, surgery scheduling, and work comp claims adjusting. Since I'm an RN, these areas are not wanting to hire me now either.

After sending out tons of applications, resumes, emails, phone calls.... no one will hire me. I don't know if I'm venting or asking for advice... just feel so down and frustrated I desperately need a job. Don't know what to do.

[Mrs. SnowStormRN, RN]

I have no advice just to say I know how you feel. I will pray for both us. I had to leave my job in 2009 because my husband was deployed to Iraq, since then we have moved 2hours away from that job, had a baby, and everything. I actually have tons of nursing experience, great references, and I must say this is the 1st time I have had an issue finding a job. I have been out of work for a long time. It's really depressing.

[ijuanabhappy, ASN, RN]

I have no advice just to say I know how you feel. I will pray for both us. I had to leave my job in 2009 because my husband was deployed to Iraq, since then we have moved 2hours away from that job, had a baby, and everything. I actually have tons of nursing experience, great references, and I must say this is the 1st time I have had an issue finding a job. I have been out of work for a long time. It's really depressing.

Thanks Mrs. SnowStormRN. I will pray for you too :)

[ninjago]

would relocating be an option for you? or driving a little more than an hour south of Austin?

[ijuanabhappy, ASN, RN]

would relocating be an option for you? or driving a little more than an hour south of Austin?

Unfortunately, unless they paid relocation costs, I just don't have the money to move. I would be willing to drive an hour south of Austin. Are you talking about San Antonio?

[EmergencyNrse]

careful what you wish for...

move to atlanta where you can transition from hopeless, depressed, & jobless

to overworked, underpaid and burned out.

seriously, hang in there things will get better.

[catlover13]

Gonzales is hiring. The pay is good, and so far the staff and facility have been above average. They have er, med surg, ob, and surgical areas. Pm me if you'd Like more information.

[ninjago]

San Antonio is one of them, but there are hospitals in San Marcos, Seguin and Gonzales, too.

Hi catlover13: are you currently working in Gonzales?

[catlover13]

Yes, I currently work in Gonzales. Hubby relocated in april, and I did not look for work until i finished the semester in mid June. I've not heard a peep from seguin, but was able to begin working in gonzales.

[ijuanabhappy, ASN, RN]

San Antonio is one of them, but there are hospitals in San Marcos, Seguin and Gonzales, too.

Hi catlover13: are you currently working in Gonzales?

Thanks. I will check out the hospitals in these areas. Do you think they would hire a relatively new grad (graduated May 2010), with some limited clinic experience? Here in Austin, I don't qualify for the new grad internships anymore and I don't qualify for experienced positions either.

[catlover13]

I have found the smaller hospitals to be a more nurturing atmosphere. Yes, they may consider a less experienced nurse. The med surg may be a very appropriate area for your level of skill.

[sparklie.lady]

:hug: