I passed my LPN boards on 3/24/10- I started sending out resumes to everything I saw online. Then I printed a list of every Nursing home in the state. Searched for their websites, submitted letters of interest if they had a link. And for those that didn't I just walked in and filled out an application.
I received a lot of interest based on my cover letter, and was told by one hiring manager that she wanted to hire me based on my cover letter and almost had, except that I needed at least 1 year of experience.
So yes I have received my share of, " You need to have at least 1 year of experience" , " and we are going another way."
But less than two weeks later I had two in person interviews, 1 phone interview and 1 job offer.
Of course I am taking it, because well... it is alot more money than I had expected (Some RNs in this state aren't even getting this rate) & its the shifts and area I wanted.
So wish me luck and good luck to all you out there. If I can get something... so can you!
