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Feeling really down.

Well, tomorrow I hit the 7 month mark since graduation and 5 1/2 months since I got my license and still no real job. Still sending out resumes and making calls daily. I've repeatedly applied everywhere in a 1.5 hour driving distance. I'm working two very per diem RN positions averaging 3-5 shifts/month...probably going to have to look into getting a job in some other field for right now. I'm supposed to have a position at the end of January but I'm truly doubting with the state of the economy and budget cuts that there will be any money to create the position for me. All my student loans have gone into repayment for a total of $506/month, not to mention my $9,000 in credit card debt from school that student loans didn't cover, rent, car payment/insurance, phone bill, and daily living expenses. I've cut back everything I possible can, including meals. I'm in a black tunnel with absolutely no light. I feel like such a failure. Relocating is not an option for two significant reasons, but I truly wish it was. I'm feeling so depressed and really, really scared. :(

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Are you sure the new grad program you are referring to is ONLY for december new grads? Because it may say december new grads but they will accept new grads from any month because the new grad program I am in was intended for december new grads but I graduated back in may! So it's still worth trying to apply to.

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Yes, I called the HR department and was told it's only for December grads and as an FYI that there is a lot of internal interest.

Well I would apply anyways. It's a new grad program and you are a new grad. I think that's really stupid that it's only for december grads.. REALLY stupid. :madface:

Are you in contact with any former classmates? perhaps you can network with them or maybe even start taking classes again... have your loan payments deferred during this time due to lack of FT work and/or return to school. Also, maybe you need a better resume?

Oh you live in Massachusetts...

I am currently applying for nursing programs in Mass. area and am very aware that once I graduate I might be in your situation. In Mass, there are so many colleges and universitys (that mostly offer nursing programs) that there is never any shortage. In addition, the major boston hospitals are moving, or have moved, to just hiring BSNs.

I have heard, however, that there is a shortage for experienced nurses. The difficult economy doesn't help either!

I think it is difficult for people who live in most other area's in the country where there is a massive shortage to understand that in the Northeast the situation is very different.

The best you can do is keep your head up and try to find a job as closely related to nursing as you can to help get the bills paid.

Good luck!

It is very, very difficult for people to understand! When I moved to Texas from NJ and told people in Texas that I couldn't find a job in NJ because there is no shortage people simply did not believe me. A large part of my interviews here were spent explaining that there aren't any jobs for new grad nurses up there and trying to explain why. Hopefully it gets better for you up there, though!

Too bad you cant come to Michigan. The weather stinks but there are alot of nursing jobs. I will keep you in my prayers and I think the advice given regarding your resume was solid. What about travel agencies? They will pay you to go, and give stipend. Although don't know your situation but it sounds like moving is out for you. good luck god bless:ornament:

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