I don't post a whole lot on here, but hop on every so often. I'm quite concerned about my next steps and need your help. I moved to Seattle in July of this year after passing my boards and obtaining my Masters Degree in Nursing. I was in the accelerated program in Ohio, so I'm a novice nurse having received my Clinical Nurse Leader Certification and ACLS Certification. So I have all of this excellent training and cannot find a job. It has been devastating for me, and I've come to the point where I don't really know what direction I should go in. Moving is not really an option, although I'm willing to travel around the western Washington area and have applied to several jobs in Tacoma. I've applied to well over 100 jobs and have received very little feedback. I've been volunteering at Swedish on the Peds unit, but that has not really done much either, since they have no new grad openings. I've also put my name into several temp agency's contact banks and still, nothing. I'm actually considering getting a Medical Assistant Certification, thinking maybe that would help, but at the same time think that might be taking many steps backwards and more $$ spent which is again in a backwards direction. Any advice? I know it's bad for everyone right now, and I guess it's become bad (and discouraging) enough for me to the point where I'm reaching out to anyone for help! Thank you all so much for reading.
Thanks! I will probably stick to applying to hospitals for now, mainly for the experience. But if I am still struggling in awhile, I'll get in touch with you.
itri4vt
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Thanks! I will probably stick to applying to hospitals for now, mainly for the experience. But if I am still struggling in awhile, I'll get in touch with you.