Can't find a job!

[metsbaseball]

Hello all. I graduated in August... passed boards on my 2nd try and became licensed RN in December. After about a hundred applications at many hospitals, I have only recieved one interview. That interview came and went in early February. It seemed to go very well, and I followed up with a thank you letter and a couple phonecalls to show my interest.... but no news ever came of it. I think I only really got an interview at all b/c a friend of the family works on that floor and brought my name to the surface. Everytime I apply for a job I seem to get automated rejection letters via email saying they are pursuing other candidates at this time. If i don't get an immediate rejection letter, I follow up with a call... but I always get some sort of runaround. I have had no luck whatsoever and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions. I only have my BLS, but have scheduled my ACLS for April in hopes that it will help me land a job. Anyone know somewhere hiring in the Jacksonville area?? I am more than willing to move, preferably not too far, maybe the orlando/daytona area?? All in all it has been extremely frustrating/depressing. Im trying to remain patient/hopeful... I am just very eager get the show on the road :)

[mixedfruit]

have you looked into LTC?

[metsbaseball]

have you looked into LTC?

Not yet. I would be open to trying that, just to get some sort of experience. I've just been told to be careful when it comes to what LTC job I take.

[LoveANurse09]

I've heard Florida is pretty bleak in the job market these days,worse so then everyone else.Have you looked into Nurse Residencies? I think that a great way to go..I wish I had.They are only for new grads or New RN"s with less than 6months.

[Ace587RN, RN]

Check out Florida Hospital or Orlando regional. my friend just got hired at Dr. philips and she graduated in August also

[LoneRN]

I am a new grad starting my first job. I focused on showing them I had the basics in my application. Nothing pretentious. No ACLS when I have no experience of even seeing actual arrests to match it. I just focused on demonstrating I can put together a good plan of care, evaluate it and administer meds safely. Just the basic ward RN role. An understanding of legal and ethical issues and a passion about the field.

If they want you to have all the advanced stuff they should train you as you go. You don't have to be a perfect nurse to get a job, or be able to manage the most critical unstable patient. You do have the have to interpret changes from baseline vital signs and know when to get someone who can - eg. doctor.