Can anyone help an LPN in NJ with a job?

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hi, i am currently licensed in the state of nj as an :nurse: lpn, and i searching and searching for work. i graduated in june 2009, passed my boards and only have 6 months experience working at an assisted living. i have so much compassion for people, and my passion in life is to help others. i have been applying for the past four months everywhere. i would love to work in home care, or a physician's office. i am not picky, i am a super fast leaner and am in need or work. i went back for my rn, and took all the pre-reqs, though i am currently on a one-year wait list. i am so exhausted applying online, :mad: no call backs, no follow up emails, no contact whatsoever. :crying2:what happened to communication, did it really go out the door? nothing is personal anymore. i leave messages on phones for the hr/don of all ltc, hospitals, rehabs, dr. offices. it's really sad and discouraging. nj provide these schools, take our money, and no work. if anyone knows of a job in the mercer county area of nj, please, i would appreciate it so much. i love the elderly, the love children -- i have tried contacting bayada, interim, white glove, gentiva, --- (all home come) but all i hear is the same thing, we would love to take you, but you need 1-2 years experience or trach/vent/g-tubes --- how are we supposed to obtained a nursing position if we are unable to get that first job:confused:. i feel so hopeless and depressed. i am 31 years old, and would love to have a family one day, but my student loans, and credit card bills are :idea: extremely high. thank you for listening --- :redbeatheif anyone out there is willing to give me a chance i am here =)

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Good idea! I'm only a student in Vegas but I hope someone has a connection to help you girl! Excellent idea.

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Specializes in psychiatric ER, Mental Health.

Have you tried actually going to the SNF's in person and fillinf out an application?

I HATE HATE HATE online applications!

If you go in person, there may be someone available to talk to you then, bring your resume, look your best, and go in with a good attitude!

Good Luck to you!

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Specializes in A myriad of specialties.

You may want to check out dialysis centers; many still hire LPNs; I had a great experience working for 5 years in one (before I needed a change).

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:redbeatheThank you everyone --- I have tried going in person -- but I will again. I acutally went to two hospitals that has outpatient Renal Dialysis --- but they were looking to hire someone with at least one year prior experience. Its just hopeless, but thank you for listening guys!!! :redpinkhe

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