I need a new job!!!

[jschut, BSN, RN]

I am a new RN grad, and have been searching diligently for a new job. I have a current job, 40 min drive away and it isn't the best. Lots of "issues" and I feel my license is in danger.

However, in the area I live in, the RN jobs are few and far between, and what is offered, they are asking for at least a year experience.

Husband says we're "too old" to start over by moving somewhere else, but put in terms we can all understand,he won't leave his Mom. Ok, I guess I understand. She is a good lady, but...

We have 2 teenage daughters still at home, and a house we're paying for.

I have jobs sent to my email daily from different states, and even here in Indiana (but the drive is about 50 minutes to an hour away), but DH says, "You just want to work farther and farther away!" It's not that, I just thought that I'd be able to find a decent job nearby after graduation.... heck! I can't even get an interview!

And really... my Mr is no help. I was trying to joke a couple of weeks ago and told him we should sell the house and buy an RV and go on the road... he blew up at me, accusing me of "feeling tied down, and f I felt tied down that I could leave and him and the girls would stay here...." "That no matter what, I'm never happy..." and blah, blah, blah.....

Literally yelling at me...so now I don't speak about my dreams or what I want to accomplish as a nurse. Obviously, I know better now.

Does anyone have ANY ideas that I can use, as a new grad, to find job? Or suggestions as to what to do to obtain a decent job nearby my home?

Maybe that would cause less stress in the homestead.

[caliotter3]

Unfortunately, you are aware of the job market. The best you can do is to wait it out until you get that year experience as an RN. At about the six month mark, you can try to get on doing home health shifts here and there. Not so much because you would want to switch to home health, but for a backup and to have something else to put on your resume. In lieu of doing a shift here and there in home health, you could try to do something similar in a long term care facility, but if you haven't worked in one before as a nurse, that can be grueling to someone who is unfamiliar with the territory. Sorry, can't come up with much else off the top of my head. Keep looking, the right situation might pop up out of nowhere. As for hubby, he sounds like mine was. He is probably going through male menopause. Everything is wrong to him. Just leave him be. It isn't worth arguing about because you can't help his moods unless you can get him to a doctor for a checkup or something like that.

[ItsTheDude]

the economy sux for most people, at least you've got a job, many don't.

you didn't really mention any economic necessity (can't pay bills, etc) for a move, just that you want a better job. most people want a better job.

with that said, realize what's going on in this country (many new nurses aren't in the position they want or don't even have a job) and be glad for what you have. sounds like you've got a decent guy if he cares for his mother that much (many women don't have that).

as for advice on getting the job you want, you're going to have to get experience and that may not even do it, again, many people don't have the job they want and when some do get the job they always wanted, they realize they don't like it after all.

the grass always seems greener on the other side of the fence.

[guest2210]

Does the facility you work for have a nursing informatics dept? It is made up of RNs with varying degrees of experience to learn the electronic medical records program implemented in hospitals. It pays very well. I know some RNs in Ohio who went from school right into it. Might be worth looking into. As an LPN, I've been doing it for 2 years and absolutely love it!!

Barb

[Platypus]

I understand your commute is tough and you think things are wrong at your current facility. If you are truly worried about the way things are handled and that your license may be in danger, can't you report the offenses to someone - board of nursing or department of health? I don't know where you live, but some cities have a toll free number you can call to report poor medical practices. It seems you would be protected if any legal action came up because you reported concerns.

One person replied that at least you have a job and you should be grateful for that. I agree - I was unemployed for a year because in my area most facilities do not want to hire and train new nurses.

It also sounds like your family is fairly settled there and to move out of the area would cause great stress to everyone. Maybe the only choice you have here is to make it work where you live or leave your family.