Can't find work for 3 years, barely any experience

[chica7]

I graduated in 2010 and with difficulty found a very short duration job 3 years later as a 2 month camp nurse. I am an RPN. The board within my province requires that a nurse must be in practice within 3 years. Aside from that the emotional toll it's taken on me is additional. I've been in part-time RN courses on my way to earning a BScN but still feel really down that I haven't really gathered up skills or had the opportunity to work consistently. What are some suggestions that may work? I have a small child and another on the way and still willing to put in some hard work to get an RPN job anywhere. It seems my lack of experience is not landing me any interviews. I gave up for a while being very upset that I pay yearly union fees and have graduated 6 years ago and only was employed for 2 months. Is anyone else on a similar boat? I am not even considered a new grad and I don't have much experience. Any words of encouragement or practical ideas are appreciated. I live in Ontario.

[sallyrnrrt, ADN, RN]

I think you are in Canada,

have you checked out long term care, as nursing homes?

[joanna73, BSN, RN]

You would likely find additional responses in the Nursing in Canada forum.

Have you applied to everything? LTC, clinics, casual positions? Has anyone provided feedback on your resume?

I'd start there. Good luck!