After 100+ applications to every hospital within 75 miles of southeastern Massachusetts, I finally got an interview. They had 44 people to interview for 2 part time jobs in a med-surg unit. I was the first choice.
My backround is; Bachelor's in another field, former small business owner, corporate paralegal, LPN for 3 years, Excelsior College ADN in June, 2009, have ACLS, PALS, Telemetry Certs. During the six weeks between interview and hire, I continued to send apps and got zippo return calls.
I am very happy about the job, but will have to deal with the part-time issue in the not-so-distant future. It is not enough money to pay mortgage and all of the other bills that I have, but for now it is GREAT to finally be employed as an RN.
Congrats! Sounds like my story. BS in another field, ADN, 1.5 yr of PCA work which included Bedside care, phelbotomy and EKG's. EKG certification, ACLS, BCLS. Still no dice. urgh. Hopefully, I pray someone will give me a chance soon.
cascades09
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Congratulations.