Feel like a reject.

Nurses LPN/LVN

Published

I've been an LPN a year now and am currently doing home health which I am finding quite boring. It's really easy but I feel like I'm not learning anything new.Plus if your patient is sick that means no pay while they're in the hospital. And if a family doesn't need you anymore good luck with getting another case! It's the same routine everyday. I'd love to work in a nursing home or clinic but I've been sending out applications and not getting called back. I know I'm competing with experienced nurses out there. I'm super frustrated. Are other new nurses having difficulty finding jobs like me?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in school nursing, home health,geriactrics, Tele,ICU.

very much so it is so depressing i been licensed since may of this year and im having a hard time getting work. im getting ready to do the flu clinics i hope this will open some doors for me because it is a bit stressful to be licensed and not be able to find work but i will keep trying hopefully something will give!!!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I agree- I have been sending out resumes and filling out applications. It really stinks! The only advise is to keep looking. Eventually some thing has to give! thats how i look at it anyways!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Let's keep our fingers crossed. Something will come up for all of us!! Funny thing is I thought there was a shortage of nurses?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in LTC.

Well..Im 3 yrs licensed now...work f/t in LTC.....and believe me....you never ever have the same day twice...and sometimes thats a blessing. I stay busy all the time...there is always something to do. However, they recently started cutting our nursing hours and they cut back on some of our benefits..there is no retirement match now and we only get 1.5% yrly raises this year...plus our health plan doubled in cost. ...I have been searching and searching for a prn spot somewhere else and I went to one place..did 2 interviews plus their drug test and background check...2 wks later they called me and wanted me to come to orientation on a day that I couldnt b/c I had to work that day...they assured me that they would find a different day for me to come on my day off b/c its an 8 hr day for their orientation....and thats been almost a week ago now...and I still havent heard anything...its like....here...if you cant do full time then they dont necessarily want you....or at least thats the feeling Im getting. hang in there though.....whatever is meant for you to do...it will come.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I'm a fresh LVN waiting for someone to give me the opportunity. I feel all your pain!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in HOME HEALTH.

Everyone needs 2 look into home health night nursing 4 pts on 24hr care try the company Maxim Healthcare. They r located all over the us

Up Vote Up Vote ×

For those of you new LVN, doesn't the school where you went offer assistance in finding a job? How about where you did your clinicals, they are familiar with you perhaps they are hiring?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in LTC.

have you been going in person to apply? ask to speak to staffing coordinators...do you have any family/friends in the medical field that can give you a leg up/help you get your foot in the door? networking with friends from school/the community might help too. i'm sorry you're having a rough time.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Experienced MDS, LTC, Geriatric Psych ,.

Are you Applying in person? On line? I'm asking because in person is the way to go, I have been an LPN for almost 10 years and have had no problem finding jobs, I worked in the same facility for almost 6 years, left ( they say the grass is greener in other places, LOL ) came back and moved to Fl where i had a job within a week. This week we have been looking to hire a nurse and when i interview with my DON she tells me what she's looking for here are some of what she is looking for:, A strong spoken person who knows her job and can carry on a conversation without her dragging out the answer, make sure you bring out your stong points, DRESS TO IMPRESS!!! I can't tell you how many she interviewed but because they wore open toed shoes, jeans, showed off tatoos/piercings that she has no intention on hiring because they were not dressed approperiatly, have your resume' on hand, write neat, no abbrevations, and most off all be proud of what you do!! My advice for LPN's is Long Term Care, ALF's and Agency nursing, they seem to be the hot spots for LPN's... Hope this helps... Good Luck!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in LTC, MED-SURG.

Have you been following up? alot of places look for people to follow up on their resume because that shows them that the person is actually interested in the job. When you turn in your resume wait a week and then call the HR department and ask about it. thats what i have always done. for the most part it works.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
are you applying in person? on line? i'm asking because in person is the way to go, i have been an lpn for almost 10 years and have had no problem finding jobs, i worked in the same facility for almost 6 years, left ( they say the grass is greener in other places, lol ) came back and moved to fl where i had a job within a week. this week we have been looking to hire a nurse and when i interview with my don she tells me what she's looking for here are some of what she is looking for:, a strong spoken person who knows her job and can carry on a conversation without her dragging out the answer, make sure you bring out your stong points, dress to impress!!! i can't tell you how many she interviewed but because they wore open toed shoes, jeans, showed off tatoos/piercings that she has no intention on hiring because they were not dressed approperiatly, have your resume' on hand, write neat, no abbrevations, and most off all be proud of what you do!! my advice for lpn's is long term care, alf's and agency nursing, they seem to be the hot spots for lpn's... hope this helps... good luck!

i strongly agree that applying in person is definitely the way to go for one you can speak with the staffing director face to face and establish a rapport make the initial contact. like melsie03 stated "dress to impress!!!" i would say not only on interviews but picking up and dropping off applications or resumes you will never know what will happen you may be asked to interview same day on the spot. it is understand with the technology we have now a lot of places require a online applications or resumes just make sure that you follow up. call and make sure your information was received and check the status of your submission even if you call once a week. cold calling is not effective (in my personal opinion)...most of the time the person who answers the phone has no clue that the company is looking for nurses and gives you wrong information or if they are able to assist they transfer you to the staffing directors voicemail and you may not receive a call back for a couple of days because they are so busy so it would be easier to make the trip.

one thing that i would like to stress that may be way of topic but i think will help with job hunting and call backs...i have a friend who is a staffing coordinator/nursing management and she made it very clear that if a company is calling you back for a job and they have to sit and listen to 3 minutes of music before they can leave a message on your voicemail if a cell phone is the primary number that you are using then they will most likely not leave a message and move on to the next person it is considered unprofessional. some may strongly disagree with this theory but is food for thought! good luck!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Add a Comment