frustrated new grad lpn in il with no job

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Hello, my name is Dominique. I have previously posted in this forum and sorry if u have to read this again. I have been licensed as an LPN for several months now and still looking for work. I'm feeling kind of hopeless because I have no experience as an LPN but do have experience as CNA. Everywhere I apply requires 1 yr experience. If u have any information on jobs in IL of any sort, please share! Thank you :)

I am a new Grad Too. Looking for a Job for 6 months but not find one

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Specializes in TRAC UNIT, REHAB, DEMENTIA...ETC.

WeIRD THAT YALL ARE HAVING A HARD TIME IM A LVN STUDENT AND A CNA AND I GOT MY ANIE A LVN HIRED IMMED. BY THE WAY SHE HAS 3 JOBS

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I am in the same boat!! Everywhere I apply is mostly experience. How can I gain experience if I dont get hired. Im seriously thinking about out of state work. If I have my license in CA, how do I transfer my license to another state?

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I am in the same boat!! Everywhere I apply is mostly experience. How can I gain experience if I dont get hired. Im seriously thinking about out of state work. If I have my license in CA, how do I transfer my license to another state?
You apply for a license by endorsement in the state where you want to work.
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Specializes in LTC.

Hi Dominique, Please don't give up; that special job is out there for you if you have patience a little longer. I was looking for about 3-4 months until I found a job after graduation; however, it wasn't the job for me. I didn't enjoy it much at all and dreaded having to go. I did leave that job thinking I would have to move in order to get another job in the field so started in a cleaning business just for the paycheck. After another 3 months I applied for the job I have now and absolutely love it. I am a charge nurse for which they were asking a year's experience and I pretty much had none. However, I was lucky enough to get the job and I plan to stay and learn as much as I can and just thank the Lord for the opportunity.

I applied to ads in the newspaper and online but also sent or hand-delivered resumes even to places that were not advertising. Sometimes it pays to just get dressed up in business attire and just drive around to facilities hand-delivering nicely made up resumes. Lots of luck in your search!

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I am a new Grad Too. Looking for a LPN Job for 9 months in NY but not find one....If anyone has any suggestions, I would appreciate it.

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Hi Dominique, Please don't give up; that special job is out there for you if you have patience a little longer. I was looking for about 3-4 months until I found a job after graduation; however, it wasn't the job for me. I didn't enjoy it much at all and dreaded having to go. I did leave that job thinking I would have to move in order to get another job in the field so started in a cleaning business just for the paycheck. After another 3 months I applied for the job I have now and absolutely love it. I am a charge nurse for which they were asking a year's experience and I pretty much had none. However, I was lucky enough to get the job and I plan to stay and learn as much as I can and just thank the Lord for the opportunity.

I applied to ads in the newspaper and online but also sent or hand-delivered resumes even to places that were not advertising. Sometimes it pays to just get dressed up in business attire and just drive around to facilities hand-delivering nicely made up resumes. Lots of luck in your search!

OH WOW!!!!

I am glad to hear that there are jobs out there that nurses fall in love with. I am hopeful I will find a job and soon. I am a bit scared as I feel Im already forgetting some stuff. I know it will all come back :)... Praise the lord!! Allejuah!!!

God bless!

:)

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Specializes in MED/SURG, TELEMETRY, ORTHOPEDIC,.

I understand all your frustrations. I am a new grad RN. I worked as LVN in a hospital in Los Angeles CA. I just transitioned to RN because I am working there already but the sad part is, they're not paying me enough!!! I applied to different hospitals when I first got my RN license but none called me back despite of having acute setting experience as LVN. Goodluck to all you who are still looking for LVN/RN work.

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