All the new grad out there who are frustratedly looking for a job can definitely relate to me. This is my story. I graduated with my RN degree last December of 2008 and have not yet found a job. I have probably applied to approximately 200 positions to date to no avail. I took all my certification classes ACLS, BLS, and PALS. I volunteered to the emergency department cleaning beds, diabetes society as a health educator, and at a camp with children with chronic illnesses. I talked to CNO at the hospital that I'm currently employed at as a lab assistant but due to budget deficits they can't absorb me. To my desperation, I'm applying as a patient registrar in all the surrounding hospitals in vicinities so I can be considered as an internal employee when the new grad program comes around.
I'm physically and emotionally drained for the last couple of months. I've worked so hard for this degree (just like everybody else) and I am about to give up on my dreams of becoming a nurse. I have been crying for the last few months and its tearing me apart:bluecry1:. What else do I need to do to find a job in this horrid economy. I've eaten my pride in approaching managers on the unit and I've done dirty works volunteering in all areas. I'm broken, I'm hurt, I'm down, and I'm stress. Sorry to vent but I just need it to avert from slipping into depression.
Try USajobs.gov. I work for the Bureau of Prisons as a registered nurse. We prefer experience but are short in lots of facilities. Just hired a young nurse with little experience. This site list all jobs, nation wide for the federal government
What area in CA?? I live in southern California and we are still hiring new grads down here. Did you really apply to 200 positions? That seems ridiculous.
I applied to many jobs just looking for a PRN position in a matter of a month or so. I could see how this person could have easily applied to 200 or more positions since December. I'm hoping you meant ridiculous that there has not been a job found yet after all of those applications...
Thank you for all your encouragement, it helps me feel a tad better. Yes, I'm willing to relocate ANYWHERE where they hire new grad nurses and I'm trying to apply to any other positions around my area to be considered internal. If everything works as planned, I'll be employed by three big hospitals around the area before the program starts which means I have higher probability of getting hired as an RN into their program. I'm hoping and hanging, thanks to all!
Try Tulsa OK. I moved here form IL. and all the area hospitals here are hiring new grads. Good luck!!
Yep, I think I have mentioned this before several times, but here in Oklahoma we need nurses, we hire new nurse and experienced nurses. Until about 1 month ago I still had a sign-on bonus for experienced OR nurses (not anymore, it took me about 3 month to fill my positions). It is difficult to find nurses here, hospitals are still fighting over RN's in OK and I think there are a few places in TX as well.
I feel your pain. I grauated about 6 months ago. I live in NJ. I have literally applied everywhere - nursing homes, hospitals, agencies. It just feels like they don't even realize you exist without experience. But if none of them hire you, you'll never get the experience! now, i'm wondering if I should get another non-nursing job while I wait because I need to pay off my student loans and what not. If anyone knows any NJ hospitals that are hiring PLEASE let me know!! thanks and good luck to all:)
@Snoopy: Hang in there. If you need me to take a look at your resume, send me a PM and I'll get you my email address. I look at so many applications every day, one more won't hurt
@Snoopy: Hang in there. If you need me to take a look at your resume, send me a PM and I'll get you my email address. I look at so many applications every day, one more won't hurt
Thank you!! but I am new here with 5 post. I need to make up to 15 post
so that I can pm you my resumes. I will try my best now to pm you as soon
as possible. once again, thank you for your offer for help.:typing
I have applied so
rebelgirl#1
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Hello,
Try USajobs.gov. I work for the Bureau of Prisons as a registered nurse. We prefer experience but are short in lots of facilities. Just hired a young nurse with little experience. This site list all jobs, nation wide for the federal government
Good Luck