Is it hard to find a job after Nursing school?

[Back2Nursing09]

I just read a thread about this.Someone said they applied to Taco Bell for a job b/c they couldn't find a job as a RN.Is this a joke??

[Back2Nursing09]

I absolutely understand your situation. I worked at a district for 15 years. I just got my science credential after being a substitute for a while. I was positive that I would get a position in science.

Well, like you said they got about 400 apps/position. They don't count substitute as experience, even though I was long-term in biology and health at a middle school. To make my life a bit more exciting! They laid off most of the elementary school teachers and placing them in the sub pool on top of us. I'll never get an assignment like that.

I'm lucky to have a medical assistant certificate from when I was younger. The clinic behind my house hired me. I know! I'm NOT going to be able to sub next year. I'm retaking my nursing prereqs and taking a chance.

I began my first semester of a Education program last year.This is my plan B but like you said,finding a job is TOUGH.Whats the point?? I dont understand why there are commercials encouraging people to become a Teacher.Why get a degree in Education and just have your diploma hang on the wall?Im going back to pursuing Nursing.Theres a shortage in my state and Nursing was my initial plan when I graduated H.S a few yrs ago.