Can't find a job helppp

[MsDuprii]

Hi I missed out on graduate program, its has been over a year and im so depressed looking for a job. Hospitals wont accept you unless you have completed a graduate year and it's also getting harder getting into aged care as PCA are replacing the nurses since they are cheaper here in australia. I don't know what to do? what's next? I am really losing hope..what other options do I have in gaining experience?? Should I just change careers?

[amb89]

Have you tried applying to a hospital on the causal nursing pool? Keep applying for positions you see, even if it says 1 year post grad experience, an area may be willing to support you, you never know your luck. Don't give up.

[ForestGreen]

Hi MsDuprii,

You are not alone, I'm in the same boat. I have not given up hope. Apply into agencies, aged care or nursing homes, and applications for a lot of graduate programs for 2015 (general as well as aged care) are open at this time. You could think about relocating to a different city or regional as well. Keep trying, we will get there some day.

[y1008733]

Hey. I too missed out on a New Grad programme after finishing in 2010.

Was pretty close to giving up after 6 months and then took a mate to a medical centre for a check up and turns out they were looking for a nurse - had a interview the next day and started work about 3 days later. Worked there for 6 months before getting a job in a hospital.