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I' am a new Grad. i have 2 months alredy looking for a job.

i'm from San Diego. i have been everywhere.not luck at all.

i was CNA and PCT. i have IV certif. and others thing. but not experience as LVN.

What should i do? i though as soon i get the licence, i'll get a job.:o

I went to the health fair this monday. but the recluter they' said just go on line and apply. but i said OK but then was the objective of the fair if they not even had that list of opening.

i have applied about 20 or more jobs online.

Thank you. if there is some one from san diego who wants to give a glue i would really appreciate.;)

Specializes in Mother-Baby, Rehab, Hospice, Memory Care.

As a new grad I applied at several local hospitals online and walking in and handing them my resume and application. I even called recruiters and left messages following up, never heard back from any of them. I ended up my first year in LTC at first then sub acute rehab both in nursing homes. After almost a year I applied again at a hospital and got hired. If you can't get on in a hospital, try getting some experience in nursing homes, then you may look a little more desirable to hospitals with some nursing experience under your belt. Don't give up on it though, good luck!

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BigB:

I used to work in a state prison, well i still technically do. The prisons have a bad reputation because of many things. You will be working with very manipulative people who have spent years, if not decades abusing thier bodies with hard drugs...

With that said it has its bright sides.

I'm been sort of interested...

How much in contact are you passing meds? Do you pass through a window or hand it to them? Are they usually cooperative? Do you have guards with you? Do you have to walk down those hallways or are you in a separate area and they are brought to you? (sorry for all the curious questions)

And what are the bright sides? :cool:

Thanks

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Lots of jobs for LVNs in LTC but I assume you don't want that. Also clinics/doctors offices. I do know that Sharp hires LVNs, try there. Also the VA hires them, also Children's. Scripps and Palomar/Pomerado seem to be phasing them out. Other options: home health & home care.

My neighbor has been an LVN for 20+ years, she was the last one on her floor, they've now moved her to a long term care floor unless she wants to work nights so she switched back to nights and is going back to school for her RN. Most of the LVNs I know are doing likewise due to limited job opportunities.

I' am a new Grad. i have 2 months alredy looking for a job.

i'm from San Diego. i have been everywhere.not luck at all.

i was CNA and PCT. i have IV certif. and others thing. but not experience as LVN.

What should i do? i though as soon i get the licence, i'll get a job.:o

I went to the health fair this monday. but the recluter they' said just go on line and apply. but i said OK but then was the objective of the fair if they not even had that list of opening.

i have applied about 20 or more jobs online.

Thank you. if there is some one from san diego who wants to give a glue i would really appreciate.;)

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Specializes in Knuckle Dragging Nurse aka MTA.
BigB:

I'm been sort of interested...

How much in contact are you passing meds? Do you pass through a window or hand it to them? Are they usually cooperative? Do you have guards with you? Do you have to walk down those hallways or are you in a separate area and they are brought to you? (sorry for all the curious questions)

And what are the bright sides? :cool:

Thanks

It depends were you are at... I have passed meds to 300 hundred inmates from a window, and also from a desk. There is always a guard around you. You don't have much contact with the inmates as you give them the pill, they take it, and move on. You are not forced to interact with them if you rather not. Most inmates are coorerperative with meds and behavior. At the prison I worked , we walked with the inmates but I was at a level 2 - 3 prison, with level 4 being the most dangerous. Walking amongst inmates does not happen in a level 4. I would stay away from level 4 prisons if possible because they are more dangerous.

Bright side?

-State job with nice retirement

-ER experience...you WILL see and work on drug overdoses, suicide atempts, stabbing, fight aftermath etc etc.

-pretty easy job

- the ability to work when you want to work part time, fulltime.

-LOTS of overtime pay if you want it, its there!

- if you decide to get you RN, the RN"s in the prisons make $100,000 a year.

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Specializes in Neuro-Psychiatry,Cardiac ICU,ER/Trauma,.

Prisons:

Prons:

you are with gueard all the time.

Cons:

I disagree with $100.000 a year...my best friend RN works in detention center in Philly almost 2 years now...getting paid 31/hr and they dont give overtime at all.They fight for shifts to make overtime...but prisons rather get pool nurses if "short staffed" than giving to the full timers.

If I had a choice to make...I will wote for "pool nurse" in prison.

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Specializes in Knuckle Dragging Nurse aka MTA.
Prisons:

Prons:

you are with gueard all the time.

Cons:

I disagree with $100.000 a year...my best friend RN works in detention center in Philly almost 2 years now...getting paid 31/hr and they dont give overtime at all.They fight for shifts to make overtime...but prisons rather get pool nurses if "short staffed" than giving to the full timers.

If I had a choice to make...I will wote for "pool nurse" in prison.

Excuse me, but I was talking to someone from California. Please get your facts stright before commenting on what a RN makes in the state prisons in California.

http://www.cya.ca.gov/CareerOpportunities/HR/OPS/Exams/Medical_Care_Exams/HC_Bulletins/RegNurseCF-O-C.pdf

From link :

Salary

$7,766.00 - $8,990.00 per month - This salary range includes pay increases approved by the United States District Court and applies only to Registered Nurse, CF appointed to San Quentin State Prison, Salinas Valley State Prison and the Correctional Training Facility.

$7,045.00 - $8,154.00 per month - This salary range includes pay increases approved by the United States District Court and applies to Registered Nurse, CF appointed to Adult Institutions, and Juvenile Facilities and Division of Correctional Health Care Services, except San Quentin State Prison, Salinas Valley State Prison and the Correctional Training Facility.

Additional bonuses are offered only at Adult Institutions as indicated below:

• $1,500 one-time payment upon completion of one (1) qualifying pay period (applies to those appointed new to State service on or after 1/1/03).

• $1,500 one-time payment upon completion of six (6) consecutive qualifying pay periods (applies to those appointed new to state service on or after 1/1/03).

• $1,000 one-time payment upon completion of 18 consecutive qualifying pay periods (applies to those appointed new to state service on or after 1/1/03).

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Specializes in Neuro-Psychiatry,Cardiac ICU,ER/Trauma,.

You did not mention that there is a base salary to begin with in

San Quentin State Prison as follows:

Range A: $4501-$5276

Range B: $4770-$5613

That makes a difference isn't it

I dont read papers...I just ask people in live who are working at the spot.

Thumbs up for CA...if they can get 100k/year

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Thanks for all yours comments.

Yes, i have problems with spelling, but my RESUME looks great and neat. I bought a Charting book, so i have been studied. also, i passed my LPN exams with a high score.

I already sent my Resume to LTC and Nursing homes at this point, i am willing to work anywhere. I got a called from hospice and Tcmc, but when i said i am a new Grad, they told me that i have to be an LPN at least for year. I can work night, weekand and day. So i hope I get a call by next week or the other.

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As far as salaries to work in state prisons in CA, almost 20 yrs ago, the father of one of my daughter's (then teenage) friends worked as an LVN in the state prison system and was hauling in more than $80,000/yr. Then, as now, they were looking for health care workers. Salaries have gone up over the years. However, it is a difficult work atmosphere and not for everybody.

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OP, it's seems to me as if you speak another first language.

What is your first language?

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

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It depends were you are at... I have passed meds to 300 hundred inmates from a window, and also from a desk. There is always a guard around you. You don't have much contact with the inmates as you give them the pill, they take it, and move on.

Bright side?

-State job with nice retirement

-ER experience...you WILL see and work on drug overdoses, suicide atempts, stabbing, fight aftermath etc etc.

-pretty easy job

- the ability to work when you want to work part time, fulltime.

-LOTS of overtime pay if you want it, its there!

Thanks BigB for the helpful info.

Waiting for possibly a med/surg job and it I don't suceed I may try this. My husband is a deputy so I'm familiar with that sort, sort of...

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