FINALLY got a job!

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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!!!! :D 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!!!

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:ancong!:

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

Congrats!

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Got a question for you "NO LONGER Seeking" :lol2:

I see posts like yours, you say "3 preceptorships." What exactly are you referring to?

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Awesome......:ancong!:

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That is wonderful to hear! I now have a little bit of hope for myself. Good luck and Congratulations!!!!

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Got a question for you "NO LONGER Seeking" :lol2:

I see posts like yours, you say "3 preceptorships." What exactly are you referring to?

A state university in my area that offers a BSN program also has a Rural Nursing Preceptorship Program. It's basically a course you sign up and pay for. I have done two of those in addition to my nursing school senior preceptorship.

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! Go celebrate!

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Specializes in MSP, Informatics.

congratulations! :):yeah::lol2::)

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Specializes in Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D.

Enjoy your new job and be a great nurse

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Specializes in Med Surg, Perinatal, Endoscopy, IVF Lab.

That's awesome! Enjoy your new job... Hope it's everything you want and remember to love on your patients!:yeah:

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YAY someone's getting wasted tonight, well that's what I did lol.

Congrats though!

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