I can't find a JOB!! I'm so discouraged

[NurseNextDoor]

I feel like quitting. I'm broke and I have two children and I am a single parent. I struggled through nursing school with little to no support from anyone and when i graduated I was so happy because nursing is something I love. I have gone to several workshops concerning resume writing and cover letter writing. Ive had my resume and cover letter looked over many times and improved it over and over. Ive been in and out of career centres advising me on interview tips. I'm at my breaking point!

I'm online everyday applying to every single nursing job posting within my province ( I would have to pay and apply to work outside my province). Ive volunteered for public health for over 3 years now and counting and Ive spent a crap load of money on additional courses to make my skills stand out!. I spent my last bit of money on an additional IV and Phlebotomy course in hopes that after completing this course it would give me a better chance!

I cry everyday....to think I spent so much money and put myself in debt for a career that I love and hoped for....and i'm still here with no job. Its been 2 years since I've graduated I have even tried being more aggressive and getting nursing managers phone numbers and E-mails and personally handing in my resumes with no success. I even went out and bought better clothing to look more professional.

At this rate I feel like a failure...I failed myself and I failed my kids and I can't afford to take care of them. I tried my best not to go back on social assistance but it seems thats where I'm heading. I even tried to go back to working at TIM HORTONS seriously..... I don't know what to do...

[chinotto_21]

Only one solution; Get your CGFNS certificate, Apply for licensure by endorsement thru Minnesota BON, write the NCLEX (if you haven't done so already) and go work in Texas or Arizona. I can help.

[AspiringNurse0223]

Wow this thread is so discouraging! OP, I really REALLY hope you found another job!!!

I am planning on attending an accelerated nursing program (just about to complete my first bachelor's degree) to obtain a BSN and become an RN. I live in southern Ontario, will it really be that hard to find a job?? :/

[frances81]

This is so depressing. As a single mother I know this same struggle. I was lucky to find casual LTC work when I graduated during a major nursing depression on the west coast a few years ago. But now that I've got a baby and my SO broke-up, I've no idea what to do. I recently left BC to AB to stay with my parents and hopefully find work here but this thread is so discouraging. Nursing is definitely not the "family friendly" career recruiters promised...at least without a supportive and stable partner. We were also promised abundant jobs, excitement, diversity and ability to move horizontally, upgrade and specialize, etc...this hasn't been my experience at all and I feel I was fed a load of propaganda - which is now hurting my family. I wish I'd gone into something more 9-5

Good luck mama. I feel you!

[frances81]

OP: Any updates? How are you and your family? I pray you're doing better.

[Psychologynurs]

OMG, my heart breaks for you. I hear your pain. Much like you, i graduated 2yrs ago as a RN in Ontario and i too can't find a job. I feel so frustrated and discouraged. I am thinking of moving to the states to try my luck elsewhere. Did you find anything. If so can you please share what you did? Thanks

[alexalex77]

Unfortunately, as it turned out, nursing is NOT a "high demand job" . It seems you are living in the area without a high need for new nurses. Have you ever considered moving? Take a look at online job postings, see where you can move to and be able to work. That's your best bet. Personally I found my job through toronto.companies-in-canada.com and moved to Toronto.

[Guest716636]

Any new grads that can't find a job. Have you tried relocating to a smaller city like Chatham, Ontario? Hospitals and nursing homes around here are always looking people. I know smaller city can boring but eh! if you can hired and gain experience you always move back! ?