I can't find a job!!!!

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I passed my nclex oct 15th, 2010. I have applying like crazy for all nursing jobs. still no replies, where are all the jobs? I'm driving myself crazy trying to find a job. I don't want to go to a nursing temp place because I am fresh out of school. wow I needed to get that off my chest!:mad:

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The job market really bites.

That said, you've only been licensed for less than 2 weeks - it's going to take some time, for sure.

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LOL my friend said the same thing. stop stressing and everything will fall into place. Thank you!

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I took the nclex in August and I still can't find a job in Northern VA, oh except giving flu shots-how exciting. Guess it's better than nothing. Like someone else said, I think some new grad positions should be opening up soon from things I've heard. I have found jobs in Baltimore, Richmond, and NC though. I may have to consider relocating. I even worked for Inova for 3 years as a CNA and that hasn't helped me. I guess we just have to wait a little longer. :uhoh3: :nurse:

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DiDi - I know what you mean, I have a 4 year old.

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:confused: I know how you feel. There are a lot of posting online for nurses but there are a lot of us out there. I know some of them don't want new grads. How am i supposed to get that experience under my belt? I know childern cost, and xmas is coming up really soon, that is why I am starting to feel the stress even more.
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Does giving flu shot pay pretty good? I have saw some posting for that job in my area.

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I get paid between $23 and $25 an hour for giving flu shots. $25 if I pick up and drop off supplies.

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The competition for new grad positions seems so daunting. Especially, because I don't feel like the most confident person right now and I feel like they'll be able to see that in an interview. :crying2:

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I passed my nclex oct 15th, 2010. I have applying like crazy for all nursing jobs. still no replies, where are all the jobs? I'm driving myself crazy trying to find a job. I don't want to go to a nursing temp place because I am fresh out of school. wow I needed to get that off my chest!:mad:

Go to a nursing temp place or relocate. Also you haven't been looking that long. Try being out of work for months.

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what kind of jobs do you get by going to a temp place?

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Specializes in Hospice, ONC, Tele, Med Surg, Endo/Output.
what kind of jobs do you get by going to a temp place?

Temp agencies usually have 12 hr shifts in acute care on med-surg/tele wards; some agencies will take new grads, too. They also staff for LTCs and home health. Home health and hospice positions are plentiful out West right now and hospice frequently takes new grads.

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I have not found a single temp agency that will take anyone who doesn't have 1 year of experience under their belt. Except of course for easy/short assignments like giving flu shots. The hospices in my area want a year of experience as well. The whole NEED 1 YEAR OF EXPERIENCE is getting on my nerves!!!!! :mad:

One word of advice - something that I don't even always follow: don't wait for the places you apply to, to contact you, contact them yourself in a week after applying. I'm sure you already know that, but I think this is what will eventually get us a job in this crazy job market. HR people can be lazy, we need to go to them.

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