I really just want to vent, express my feelings, and my opinion on an issue that I know NEW GRADS (RN'S) all over the United States are experiencing, like I said I need to vent, so pardon meet if anyone feel offended about what I am about to say, not that I got that out of the way here we go.
I chose nursing as a career because I REALLY enjoy helping people, this is my third medical profession might I add, from Radiology Technologist, Surgical Technologist, and now Register Nurse. I gave up EVERYTHING!!!! for nursing school my credit, my brande new luxury car, my older son, sleepless nights, crying days and nights, and my sanity all because I wanted this Nursing thing soooooo BAD!!!
NOW I CAN'T FIND A JOB!!!!! I have tried in state, out of state, even volunteer and still nothing!!!!!!
!!! Yes, I gave it all up to be a yes doctor, no doctor, yes patient, no patient, dealing with miserable nurses, miserable families, basicly eating dog mess and having shoved in my face, and now I can't find a JOB!!!!
PLEASE DO NOT MENTION that I'm giving out the wrong attitude or my perspective is all wrong, or maybe this is not the profession for me, like I said I need to vent so any positive talk or good outlook I had about nursing has just went the window!!!!! I wanted this so BAD I don't know what more I would have done to become a nurse, and now that I am, I'm just so disappointed. I feel like a child who couldn't wait for Christmas Day and once the day arrived, I became disappointed, because Santa didn't give what I expected!!!!!
Yes, I have tried looking for a JOB in my previous professions, but because I have not worked for two in a half years in those professions the gap is causing a problem. Yes, I have thought about making myself marketable, but how can I when I haven't worked in two in a half years, I can't afford it, ACLS is almost two hundred dollars, CCRN is a thousand and change!!!! I'm TIRED, ******, FRUSTRATED, the whole nine yards!!!!
What makes matters worst is they are quiet a few nurses out there who don't even like or want to do nursing, they are unhappy, miserable, working two and three jobs, and this is who the agencies, hospitals, and hospice want to deliver patient care, no wonder why so many mistakes happens in the nursing field and documentation sucks!!!!
Now that I got that off my chest, and mind, I guess I can go back to surfing the net again for a JOB!!!!!
GM RN 2010...I agree. I saw the jobs too but it would be useless for me to apply for endorsement if I am not sure I will be placed. This situation is so hard. I need a job now to start paying back my student loan. This is a disaster!!!
I can certainly identify with you. I am a new grad myself and I am GA and can not find a position. There are none available right now it seems. I have been begun to look out of state. I so want to work as a nurse but when is it going to happen. I am still keeping my faith and looking. However, I am getting really tired of looking on the internet I am at the end of my rope.
I got my LPN license in Oct and its been tough finding a job. I managed to find a job in an LTC/SNF because in one of my classes I sit beside 2 LPNs that work there.
But I've had to wait and wait and wait for hours because the census is low, I've been hired on PRN during orientation/training.
Finally I'll start getting hours next week.
The great thing is that I can work there as LPN and CNA. Plus when I complete RN, which I start in Aug, I'll still be able to work there.
I'm making sure I have a job when I finish RN no matter where it is.
I'm having the same problem in Houston. So many nurses are moving here from other states since Texas has jobs that the hospitals are hiring experienced nurses over new grads. Lots are becoming magnets which only take BSN's which I intend to get but I have to have a job for the school I want to attend. Over half my class that graduated in Dec 09 are not working yet.
I heard New Mexico has a nursing shortage...........
If you are still looking KIPP charter school are looking for nurses...apply at kipphouston.org under student support services..Good luck!
Have you tried all the SNFs in your area? I know exactly how you feel, I really do. I charged up my cc getting ACLS etc and still could not find a hospital job after walking into facility after facility. I realized that in my area, SF bay area..the openings are slim and none for new grads. I dressed up everyday with resumes and walked into SNFs..even they wanted experience. But I landed one,then another and another. I work at a Skilled nursing facility that is converting to a TCU..we will cardiac monitors and IVs on most patients soon. Not Ideal but I'm getting experience. It is hard,but nursing is and I'm getting experience with juggling many patients. Good luck! The economy is really bad right now but it will change, it has to. Try and keep your eyes to the sun so you don't see the shadows. :) Things will change for you soon, I'm sure of it.
Had my interview to volunteer in hospice. Went well and once I get my foot in the door the director told me I'd have dibs on the first opening they have. It's a start. Until then, I've decided to do independent nursing. I have my National Providor number and one client lined up. $32/hr but I have to set aside enough to pay the taxes. No health insurance unless I buy my own along with my family. My oldest has hypoplastic left heart syndrome so I have little faith I can afford that. If I keep the hours low I should be okay. It's a start to at least putting something on the resume :)
I understand your frustration. I am in the same boat. I graduate next month and I have not one job offer. I am trying to stay positive and I pray all the time. I know in time the right job will come along. I wish you the best.
I understand your frustration. I am in the same boat. I graduate next month and I have not one job offer. I am trying to stay positive and I pray all the time. I know in time the right job will come along. I wish you the best.
Just wanted to update: I Did find a job shortly after passing the NCLEX, I had 2 interviews and 2 job offers in the first week. I decided to take the job in dialysis and though it is a very stressful specialty I am glad I chose this offer over the geriatric psych hospital.
!!! Yes, I gave it all up to be a yes doctor, no doctor, yes patient, no patient, dealing with miserable nurses, miserable families, basicly eating dog mess and having shoved in my face, and now I can't find a JOB!!!!
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GM RN 2010...I agree. I saw the jobs too but it would be useless for me to apply for endorsement if I am not sure I will be placed. This situation is so hard. I need a job now to start paying back my student loan. This is a disaster!!!