Been an LPN for almost a year and still can't get a job.

MyMystudentRN · Feb 23, 2012

where are you applying to? maybe broaden your searches. dont be so shallow though if you're that desperate apply to LTC, staff agencies, wellness clinics, etc network! i know i was being picky and only applied to anything that had to deal with children b/c thats what i want to specialize in however nothin came my way b/c i didnt have that experience.

so i decided to apply to a nursing home. luckily it was a nursing home for children! nice! not my ideal job but i had to sacrifice my wants and actually accepted something that i actually needed...a job. turns out i loved it! stayed there for a yr and a half and only needed 6 months exp. i got so attached to the kids we had some fun times.

so you need to let yourself go always be persistent!!! apply in person and ask for the hiring manager/person in charge whoever, get your face recognized, if you cant walk-in, call everyday, every other day get your name out there! eventually they will notice how hard-working you are and the havin the courage to not give up im sure you WILL land something just dont give up your time WILL come

radgey · Mar 6, 2012

hi i know what you mean about job however i did have a job for a couple of months and worked my butt off in LTC and did the best job i could caring for 24-27 residents. i did however make a few mistatakes but no harm was done. to make long story short i qut that job not that i really wanted to but i had feeling that i was going to be fired so i thought if i quit it would look better then being fired, so now i am having a hard time finding a job. its very depressing knowing you worked very hard for your license and the money into the education and no job. i totally understand. I keep hearing from others something will come around you will see everthing will be fine, well i just wish i could see, it makes you feel good though when others have such an optimistic outlook and brings your spirits up for a while. I have been to a couple of interviews and it ****** me off to hear questions like "have you ever been promoted" or what are your greatest achievments what does that have to do with nursing. Well i hope you find a job and me too. I am so sick of this nursing market. Well i hope you find a job. God bless and best regards and keep your chin up you worked hard for your license and are just as good as the the next nurse maby better.

newpn04 · Mar 6, 2012

wow a year! Now I don't know what to think. I graduated in november 11' and I can't find a position yet and so discouraged.. I hope things get better for you soon!

jkglvn37 · Mar 8, 2012

Hey mine is worse, I havent found an LVN job yet either its hard =(. I passed my boards of March '11, and until this day no luck. I have applied to numerous places, and no calls or emails back. I mean ive worked as a caretaker for a few months, but the job i really want is an LPN job. Where r u located? I live in Southern California and its hard.... Even Rn are having troublr finding jobs

Columnist · Mar 10, 2012

Moved to Nursing First Job Hunt Assistance for more discussion.

Good luck in find a job!!

radgey · Mar 17, 2012

I have a job just started homecare its different but i am learning and applying nursing skills. I am even fortunate enough to have the mom of the child i take care of to teach me things that we did not even get a chance to learn in nursing school but only talked about. I feel like a nurse now not just a pill pusher. Hope this job leads to other opportunities where i can gain and use more nursing skills. God does answer prayers i have been praying and trying to keep my faith that the lord will allow me be the nurse that i want to be. Thankyou lord for opening a door. thankkyou thankyou. and to others just keep praying