JOBS??

shodobe · Feb 15, 2009

Open your eyes and your options. Think outside the box, to use an old cliche. Many have that dream job and hold out thinking it will come. But after 6 months most start to get depressed. Everyone has said they need that one year experience to even be talked to, get it anyway you can and just suffer in silence until that year or so comes and goes. Then you will be in a better position to seek out that "perfect job"!

BonnieSc · Feb 15, 2009

People keep saying stuff like that, and I don't think they understand that all jobs are hard to come by: nursing homes, rehab, clinic, psych. Most people are way beyond holding out for that "perfect job".

LPNbrea · Feb 15, 2009

I want to relocate to Columbus, Ohio. I am a LPN for many years and now work with Rehab. patients. Does anyone know what the odds are getting a job there?

**NickiLaughs, ADN, BSN, RN** · Feb 16, 2009

I would put an post in Ohio, not in California.

thmpr · Feb 16, 2009

Any other new grads having trouble finding jobs?? I live in the palm springs/ San Bernardino area? Anybody know of hospital hiring new grads in this area? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Here are a few things you may be interested in reading -& my two cents of course...

It looks as though there may be some funding for more new grad training in the near future.

http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Government/Stimulus.htm

http://www.nursingworld.org/HomepageCategory/NursingInsider/Federal-Stimulus.aspx

Please don't take the economy personally. You are important to nursing and very needed. There has not been a solution to the shortage. That said, it is equally as important for you to remain in your job once you have started as it is for you to have the job. You need a supportive transition. If you risk losing your license because you settle for a half fast orientation nobody wins.

You've made it this far so don't settle for being thrown in. You may have to flip burgers for a duration because of our current economic situation but you will not think about that later when you are well trained and happy in your career.

I wish you the best and am thinking hopeful thoughts for good changes coming :icon_hug:

LPNbrea · Feb 16, 2009

Sorry NickiLaughs..I thought this was an open formum..not just for Calif. Since I am so confused maybe I will put a post on Ohio. Thanks for the suggestion.

**NickiLaughs, ADN, BSN, RN** · Feb 17, 2009

No problem, it is confusing at first navigating these pages. For those of you going to the Pasadena job fair I will probably see you there! I do have one interview though finally locally! (Keeping fingers crossed)

LOVEJRT · Feb 18, 2009

Hey there! Did you hear back from Hemet? Did they say they were interested in hiring new grads? Were they looking to fill positions with experienced folks rather than new grads? Did they have you meet with unit managers and take tours? Were they only hiring telemetry (by the way, telemetry is a great place to start!!!) I have a few friends who will be looking for jobs this spring. I wish you luck! Keep smiling!

mini_cat · Feb 18, 2009

Hey newRNsocal, I'm in the same boat as you. New grad, newly licensed and just moved to Pasadena. I will see you at the career fair next week!

vivicaq · Mar 22, 2009

I am sorry to hear that you having a terrible time landing a job. I live in Michigan and Detroit Hospitals are hiring like crazy, they also have new grad programs the pay is good and the cost of living is not as high, plus they have tons of Overtime. If moving is not an issue i would seriously consider moving yes the economy is hurting but there are pockets of opportunity and healthcare is booming in the Detroit area even for LPNs