I'm a new LPN grad in baltimore city and can not find employment

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I'm a new a LPN grad in baltimore city and can not find employment . I've applied everywhere and they're telling me either -their not hiring right now or it's to many grads at their facility right now -trying back . I'm so dam fustrated

What can i do - my bills are backed up from school ,and I'm suppose to start back in Sept. for my RN .

Can anyone help a new grad in baltimore

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Have you tried nursing homes?

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everyone I can possibly think of and when I first call they are willing to hire me until I say that I'm a new grad - All of the DON at these facility says

that they know that's it's hard for me but keep trying-and call them back when I get some exprience - I just new someone to give me an opportunity

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I don't know. :(

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When I first came out of school I had to work several miles away from my home to get someone to offer me a good offer. I found that job by searching the internet and typing in new grad LPN. I know longterm care facilities usually hire, also check addiction facilities, psych Sheppard Pratt (not sure if they hire new grads), there is a facility in Catonsville ran by the State that has hired a new grad friend before. Most importanly keep checking, the offer will come. How far from home are you willing to travel?

Good Luck

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everyone I can possibly think of and when I first call they are willing to hire me until I say that I'm a new grad - All of the DON at these facility says

that they know that's it's hard for me but keep trying-and call them back when I get some exprience - I just new someone to give me an opportunity

Stop calling! LTC facilities utilize LPNs and if they have already told you they need nurses I'd put on a nice business suit, grab your resume, references from your professors and go in for a face to face. They need nurses and you are one! I know things have slowed down a bit but there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to find a job in LTC in this or the DC area. Good luck and don't give up your job is out there.

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There are a lot of home care companies that hire lpns; also assisted living facilities. I believe Bayada is currently hiring Lpns for assisted living facility. pm me for addt'l info. Good luck in your search.

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Thanks Jules A but , thing are rough at the home front - there is nothing I'm not trying to pull out my hat- and I do dress up and go to the facilities -and as a matter of fact ,I'm about to leave now and go to one - but that doesn't change anything trust me!! - it's really hard out here right now-

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,I'm about to leave now and go to one - but that doesn't change anything trust me!!

I hope that you are wrong and wish you luck with your interview today.

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hey, jules I had a little luck - I got hired as a cna @ 10.00 hr. that's a bummer however as a temp position for a staffing agency - however they are working on getting me in one of their facility full - time as a LPN - when I don't know I just have to take that little money right now - the pay makes me feel like a loser

see ya later

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Congratulations, and I hope they come through for you very soon and get you on board as a LPN. Thank you for writing back and I applaud you for doing what you have to do to keep some money coming in. Don't feel like a loser, to me a loser would sit on the sofa feeling sorry for themself while the bills piled up. You are being proactive, adding to your experience and contacts in the field. I bet the facility where they send you snatches you up when they see how determined you are. Please keep us posted. Hugs, Jules

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I really feel better when I chat with u all

I also so wish you well

thanks so much for the great convo

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