Fitness Nursing

Published Nov 28, 2011

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I graduated this past May from a very good nursing school with my BSN. I graduated on time with a 3.2 GPA and passed my NCLEX the first time around no problem. Finding a job has not been such a breeze. For many employers, "New Grad" on my resume is like any other employer seeing "felony." I am currently working 3 minimum wage part-time jobs, and am not even making what a part-time RN would. On top of that my student loans kick in next month. I have heard all of the "keep trying" and "keep your head up" advice. I have also been asked about a million times if i have applied at a nursing home or at doctor's offices, etc (which becomes really annoying after hearing it over and over and over). While I know we all have to start somewhere and etc etc, I do feel like i deserve to be somewhat happy with my job. I have applied to jobs (most of which i do not even want to do), all around the country. I have had nurses help me with applying to hospitals, well those that can. Many cannot help me until i have experience, which brings up the cliché question "where do you get that experience?", a couple of interviews, and I am still left with no job. I am running out of options. No one will give me a chance. I have become completely and utterly frustrated. It is almost to the point where I am thinking of an alternative career path. The bills are starting to pile up and I need to do something soon whether it be nursing or not.

I have been a cycling instructor for a year and a half now and love it. I am also currently studying to become a group ex instructor and personal trainer. I was looking up online about fitness nursing. That would definitely be something I could see myself doing, but I have no idea where to start. Does anyone know anything about this?