In need of encouragement

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Hi all, I'm definitely in need of some encouragement from other nurses right now. I graduated with as an LPN in August, passed my NCLEX-PN in November and officially started mailing out resumes in December. There haven't been a lot of jobs advertised in my area but I do apply to any and all I can find. I've even send out some resumes to employers that aren't advertising but thought to myself why not take the chance. Its frustrating not being able to find work. I do have a job currently (non healthcare related) so I'm thankful to be able to make a living but I'm beginning to feel as if I'm forgetting things I learned while in school. I've been taking it kind of hard that I'm not even getting called for interviews and this weekend while talking to one of my former classmates I come to find that she starts her orientation at a local employer that I applied to as well. I was supportive to her but inside I was thinking why didn't I even get a call for an interview, they weren't even advertising that they were hiring. My husband is trying to be supportive and says I shouldn't be so hard on myself and that a job will come around but I feel like everyone is looking at me like "she's sending out resumes and no one is calling her, whats wrong with her". I revamped my resume, edited my cover letter, not sure what else I can do.

The only thing I have not tried yet is removing my Master's degree from my resume. The career services office at my school says not to remove it but I' wondering if its hurting my chances in finding a job as an LPN (making me look over qualified or something). I always thought that because of the economic problems in our country these days that human resources departments would be used to seeing applicants with more education than needed because they want to work but maybe I'm wrong.

Anyone else having the same problems as me finding a job or anyone else that has previously experienced this.

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I personally think that your time will come. You did not get the job your friend got, because God has bigger and better plans for you trust me. That job wasn't for you if you didn't get it, you just Graduated so it will take time just keep applying and STAY POSITIVE. You should be proud of your self for finishing the nursing program, take care :nurse:

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Specializes in Med surg, Critical Care, LTC.

If I may ask, what is your Master's in? Perhaps you can find employment in that field while waiting for the right LPN job to come along? Just my :twocents: Don't be discouraged. LTC facilities are usually always looking for LPN's, have you considered this? Whatever you do, don't give up. Stay strong, and the right position will find you.

Blessings

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
. . .I was thinking why didn't I even get a call for an interview, they weren't even advertising that they were hiring.
Two-thirds of all job openings are not advertised due to financial issues. I would hit the pavement and physically submit an application and resume to every LTC facility, home health agency, hospice, and rehab center in your metro area. Do not mail it in...apply in person during normal business hours while dressed nicely. This tactic often results in an on-the-spot interview.
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Specializes in ICU.

Your previous degree has nothing to do with your not finding a job as an LPN. Many, many nurses have degrees in other areas. There just simply aren't that many jobs available, especially for an LPN. Most of the hospitals I have worked at do not hire LPNs. If you already have a Master's degree, and a job, see what classes you would have left for a BSN. Probably not that many. Good luck to you dear.

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Specializes in LTC.

Don't give up and stay encouraged. I agree with commuter. Treat your job shopping like a job itself. Dress up professionally and hand out your resume personally. I did this when I was a new grad LPN, I found a job 2 weeks after getting my license.

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Specializes in Hospice, LTC, Rehab, Home Health.

By all means if you are living locally to the jobs you are applying for, put your application in in person. Mailing the application when you live locally may give the impression that you are "blanketing" the area rather than interested in that specific emplyer. Even employers want to think you were interested in them and not just looking for "a job, any job".

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I have a BA in English but I am an LPN. I push down the BA portion on my resume and highlight the nursing first. I also list my licensure before my schooling (I am licensed in GA and FL.) It seems to help give focus on what I want...an LPN job. Try also calling nurse recruiters. See if you can make appointments to come and talk.

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Hi everyone, thank you for the wonderful words it means so much :o

I actually have good news, I got a call today for an interview at a local OBGYN office :yeah:

I'm starting today with reviewing my OB book and notes as a refresher but since I've never gone for a nursing related interview I'm very nervous. I can handle the normal interview questions but anything nursing related I'm afraid I'll draw a blank on and make myself look bad.

Any nursing related interview tips? :confused:

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