Cross roads...Cut Throat... Change

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I am a new graduate nurse and currently work as a CNA--I am at a Cross Roads:uhoh3:.

I am not happy at my job anymore--I passionately dislike the enviornment and working condition.

This was supposed to be something temporary while in school. But, with the current job market I have to hold on to this godforsaken job-- it is what pays the bills! Prayer keeps me going!

Some Nurse's are Cut Throats :devil:.

I am proud to be a nurse. I am also disgusted at some of the nurses. Everyone is out to throw you under the bus and claim victory. Some rather eat you and spit you out, then give you a helping hand. This is what goes on at my job sometimes. Some nurse's act like bullies, female dogs ( don't want to curse), and friend-ememies. I sometimes wonder do they really know the meaning of nursing? Have the forgotten how to be compassionate?

I don't know. I do know that I am done, done, done. I have a big heart, I am assertive, and enjoy being a team player because it makes the day easier for All. However, I am optimistic a new grad RN position is in the midst for me.

Ready for Change:)

Like all new grad's it has been tough finding a job. Not even my employer would give me an RN position because of " hiring freeze". I didn't give up. I have applied to so many hospital's I lost count. I have been on 1 interview and was told " We have no job to offer you at this time", so why interview me? I start to think of Jay-z when he mentioned in he song " On to the Next " that it is all about progession and it helped me to keep looking forward. I moved on and continued to apply even beyond the borders of my home state. I went to a job fair for the first time and was appalled at the lack of jobs for new grads. But, I kept a smile on my face and a fire in my heart.

Finally amongst the black sea of no jobs, 2 place were taking new grads- North Carolina and Texas. For the first time in my life I was open to relocating. A CHANGE I never saw coming. A Change I am willing to take because I ready to be happy and deserve to practice as an RN--a degree and license I worked my heart and soul for. It is time!!

:nurse: I dedicate this post to all the New Grads and Others out there looking high and low and over yonder to start their career-- a new life.Please don't give up, there are jobs out there . We just have to claim it. If you are working at a place that makes you unhappy--leave if you can. If you can't---pray, pray to who ever gives you peace and strength to get through this rough patch. I wish us all success and good health:redbeathe

** I had to get all this frustration out and it feels good **

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Specializes in Peds, Med-Surg, Disaster Nsg, Parish Nsg.

The best of luck to you in your job search.

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Specializes in PCU.

So...did you get the job?

If so...CONGRATULATIONS!

If not, you have the awesomest attitude. God bless and best of luck in your search. Whoever gets you will be lucky to have such a motivated person in their corner.

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Specializes in LTC.

Go to another state, get some experience, and then go home. Best of luck to you :))))))))))))

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So...did you get the job?

If so...CONGRATULATIONS!

If not, you have the awesomest attitude. God bless and best of luck in your search. Whoever gets you will be lucky to have such a motivated person in their corner.

Hi Maelstrom143,

Thank you so much:). However, I haven't got the job yet. It is still to early to say. However, I like them already. I'm going down there in few more days to shadow the unit. I have to stay motivate that keeps me sane.

However, my fingers and toes are cross ( They say 3rd times a charm). I am always dreaming of this place :jester:.

I tell myself, if G-d wants me to be here; He will make a way!

I did the hard parts ( getting through nursing school and passing the NCLEX):up:

Now, I wait for the good news to come.

** Just trying to keep my hopes at bay**

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Go to another state, get some experience, and then go home. Best of luck to you :))))))))))))

Hi 64oldnewrn, I am going to another state soon to visit the hospital:yeah:.

Thank you for wishing me good luck:redbeathe

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Good Luck!!! Personally, when I finish my nursing program I would love to re-locate to North Carolina, in what part of the state is the job offer?

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Wishing you smooth sailing and a soft landing, go get'em.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I don't know how it is with the rest of you but my hospital is supposedly fully staffed but we are always short and mandating! I wish they would hire more nurses! I'm being called just about every day to work extra. I think we need more nurses especially on the night shift but apparently its not in the budget so the answer is just mandate the unlucky RN that night! This is happening on a daily basis just about and one poor nurse got mandated twice in one week!

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Good Luck!!! Personally, when I finish my nursing program I would love to re-locate to North Carolina, in what part of the state is the job offer?

Hi Timba,

Blessing to you in your nursing program. When it's over ( your gonna miss it) --seriously. I never thought about relocating until I went to the job fair. The offer is in Greenville:). I am not sure if I got the job yet. I supposed this the second interview :). What made you want to relocate to North Carolina?

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Wishing you smooth sailing and a soft landing, go get'em.

Hi Barbyann,

Awww thank you. There is nothing like motivation and support:redbeathe. I am ready to get them!!:jester:

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I don't know how it is with the rest of you but my hospital is supposedly fully staffed but we are always short and mandating! I wish they would hire more nurses! I'm being called just about every day to work extra. I think we need more nurses especially on the night shift but apparently its not in the budget so the answer is just mandate the unlucky RN that night! This is happening on a daily basis just about and one poor nurse got mandated twice in one week!

Hi Brand1017,

I am sorry you have to put up the unfairness. Everything is about budget, budget, and budget. What happened to patient safety? Advocacy for nurses and patients?...There are so many new grads and seasoned nurses out here looking for work. They need to give people the opportunity and so hard working nurses such as yourself won't be mandated consistenly.

Best Wishes:yeah:

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