Rejection is tough

[mswim]

I have been trying to pursue an OR nursing job for several months a local university hospital. I interviewed in March and heard today that I did not get the position. In the meantime I continued to apply for other positions and did get a job at a small OP clinic with HD. I am just bummed that I missed my dream job. Should I continue to pursue the OR? The area that I live in currently flooded with nurses. There are 120 graduating this spring with no job. Scary for nurses in this area. Since supply is high demand is low, and added to that there is the economy. I currently I really frustrated and depressed about my med surg job. I definitely need a change. Hopefully HD will be a good thing! Anyone with any words of encouragement. I just feel like I have been rejected lately a little too much. Should I continue to pursue the OR? I really think that is where I am meant to be! I wish I would have not followed everyone's advice and done a year med-surg before trying to move to OR because now there are no jobs. Any words:nurse: of encouragement are welcome. Does anyone enjoy HD?

[Hopeful2011]

I think you should focus on the job you got, because like you said there are sooo many new grads in your area and there aren't many jobs. There's no reason to give up on OR but maybe you can find some way to make yourself more appealing for the next OR job that comes up. You never know.. The job you have now might be something you love!

Good luck!!!!!

[fungez]

I've been rejected in the majority of interviews. Their loss, because I am a great worker. It's not fun but sometimes it's for the best. I always wanted to work ER. Always, always, always. And when I finally got that job I hated it worse than any job I've ever had. Yeah, there were some good points but I hate ER drama. So, you might not have liked OR. I hear it's freezing cold in there and you have to be on your feet for hours at a time. Give HD a year and if you don't like it try for OR again. good luck

[robinbird]

Sometimes things work out for the best. When I graduated from nursing school in 2006 my dream job was working in the ER. I applied and didn't even make it to the second interview. I took a job as a telemetry nurse on a cardiac floor (my second pick). I was disappointed that I didn't get the ER job but after working on the cardiac floor I realized how much I learned, how good the orientation was and was thankful it worked out that way.

Now, 3 1/2 years later I applied for and got that ER job, but now I bring floor experience, cardiac expertise and I know how to read EKG's better than most. People come to me when they have a cardiac questions.

Make the best of the job you were offered. HD is a very specialized field and you will learn A LOT! You can always apply for that OR job later. Good luck to you!

Robinbird

[caeRn]

Dont give up, just make it a goal and follow your dream! Good Luck!

[iwanna]

At the risk of sounding really stupid, what is HD?

[flygirl 1]

I sympathize. I too am in the same situation and find it very frustrating. This is my first time EVER on a blog, so bear with me, I'm still not sure if I'm doing this correctly. As a 40-something nurse, I went back to nursing school to get my ADN because I was already doing the work of an RN and wanted the credit for it as well as to further my education. But to my surprise, I now can not find employment as an RN! There are no jobs! Where is the so called "nursing shortage?" I certainly don't see one where I live. In fact, they have cut hours and even closed parts of departments. My biggest fear is the graduating classes that are about to enter the workforce in the early summer. I have been a dedicated nurse for the last 20+ years and yet find myself questioning if I now want to stay in this field that has so much contempt for its most dedicated members. I have watched office nursing job after nursing job cut and filled now by Medical Assistants that have no licensure, no accountability, and no clinical or theory, yet they work beside us and we are told they are our equals. On what planet? So, to those out there that are struggling, I offer you this token. Continue trying to get the positions that you desire and continue to educate yourselves. I have found that one of the most important things that we can do is continuing education. I feel strongly that those that will survive will be those that further their education, not just those with experience. Most employers are now looking for advanced degrees. The hospitals in my local area are all posting for BSN's with 2-5 years of experience. So don't let rejection get you down. Instead, use it as a wake up call to move forward. I wish you the best.

[JeanettePNP, MSN, RN, NP]

At the risk of sounding really stupid, what is HD?

hemodialysis, I assume.

To the OP, as others have said, count your blessings that you have a job. Keep trying to learn whatever you can at your current job and build your skills, and when another opportunity for OR comes along, go for it. At least you aren't going stale as a nurse, and you never know what opportunities will come along.