First Nursing Job

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Specializes in Cardiac.

I am getting so discouraged! I am a new nurse trying to get a job in Corpus Christi, Tx. I have excellent references and I was a student nurse in school working on a cardiac step-down unit. Any pointers!? I have had a few interviews at Christus Spon. Everyone seems to be scared to hire a new nurse.....so how the heck are we suppose to get experience!?

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Specializes in ICU, Pediatric Pulmonology, Med-Surge..

Hi!

I understand how do you feel..... I think that eventually you will find you RN spot because you are US graduate. I wish you luck with all my heart!!!!!

I am also a nurse who are looking for job... In my case--I am foreign graduate without US experience--it is like death penalty....

I have 4 years of Belarussian RN experience in ICU--but who cares..seems like it is a big disadvantage..

I was shocked yesterday--- the person who promised me an interview at first-- had dumped me only because she had "bad previous experience with foreign nurses..."

I felt like she discriminated me because of my foreign origin...

It s very disappointing because I worked VERY hard for my RN license and I LOVE my job...

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Specializes in Cardiac.

I am sorry to hear about your hard-ship! That must be very discouraging as well! How long have you been in the US? Where did you apply to?

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Specializes in ICU, Pediatric Pulmonology, Med-Surge..
I am sorry to hear about your hard-ship! That must be very discouraging as well! How long have you been in the US? Where did you apply to?

I came with my family in 2002. I apply to Methodist transplant hospital in San Antonio... I apply A LOT!!!

Some hospitals just did not responded at all, others--sent me an automatic rejection letter, Baptist hospital---asked to take "personality GALLOP test" ---and, as I expected:), they didn't like my personality in spite of my "impressive qualities"!:)

I guess--I have to wait for my time!

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Specializes in Cardiac.

Ah yes- everything is all computerized now! It is so impersonal! I hate it! I have been getting the same. When I first moved to Tx I oriented with a home health company. And they offered me a job yesterday- so I am going to take it. I really don't want to home health- mainly because as a new nurse- I want to build my skills and the hospital is where I want to be. So I will work there until something comes up at the hospital. I really want to do cardiac ICU. I love it. I was often floated to the Unit when I worked in Fl- the nurses were great! They taught me so much!

Have you called HR at the hospitals and explain your situation? I think it is hard to get into a hospital with some religion affiliation. I will keep you in my thoughts!!!

How do you like it so far in San Antonio?

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Specializes in ICU, Pediatric Pulmonology, Med-Surge..

Hi! I am very happy for you!!!! First job is just a bridge which will bring you to you goal job! Moreover, home-health----gives a lot of flexibility! I know couple of people who works in that nursing area---they are very happy with their jobs!!!. I understand why you want to work in ICU---I use to be ICU nurse and it was very difficult but VERY REWORDING job!!! I felt like I really made people's lives better! I am very hopeful that soon I will find a job to!

I am not in San Antonio yet--we are moving there in the end of June! Good luck with you new nursing career!!!! I would love to hear from you sometimes!!! Please, write to me!

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