FINALLY got a job!

I am still in disbelief that after 10 months, 3 preceptorship, some serious hustling and networking, nearly 250 applications and a HORRIBLE 2 month stint working in a SNF, I finally got a job in an actual HOSPITAL!!!! I was able to get an interview by getting to know the managers at the hospital where I just completed my last preceptorship (rural, far from home), and NOT from filling out ridiculous online applications and talking to friends of friends who knew somebody who had a friend, etc.. because for me (just another ADN RN among hundreds or thousands) that was all a huge waste of time.

I just wanted to share my great news, and also to say to others struggling that I know how you feel because I was feeling VERY depressed, on the verge of giving up and I think my husband was too... I never experienced unemployment until I went into nursing!! I was going to quit looking after a year (we are on the verge of financial ruin) and just get a job doing SOMETHING.

All that said, I know saying "good luck" and "hang in there" or "keep looking" is not helpful, so I will just say that I sincerely hope and pray that things turn around and everyone here is struggling will find some light at the end of the tunnel! It may take a HUGE effort though, so if you're just starting out know that the search itself is quite a learning process. Hugs to everyone struggling!!!