Just looking for some outside advice, I'm an older nurse of 2 years stuck in a job I absolutely hate (addictions) I took it because, well, have to pay the bills. Since graduation (2012) I have continued job searching, on Indeed literally few time s a day, went in person to hospitals to drop off applications, paid a pretty penny to get an expert to do my resume', went back to school for my BSN, have taken some certs. I have done everything possible to increase my chances of getting a job. I did LTC right after graduation a for almost a year per diem, horrible and dangerous place, I do some school nurse subbing ( pay is a joke). I went back to school because I truly have a calling deep in my soul, I am an excellent nurse, it saddens me when no one will give me a chance. I have had interviews but...no calls, ever. My passion, the light in my heart is slowly burning out. I know to accomplish your dreams it takes hard work, I get that. Then to see other nurses get hired who either are #1 younger and #2 KNOW somebody, where does that leave me? It leaves me in a job that I'm extremely unhappy in, I don't use my skills, and I'm not gaining anything by working in addictions, nothing that will help my resume. It's throwing me into mindset of...why even bother, I'll never get a decent job. The thought of staying in this job until I retire is absolutely depressing. I used to get excited while applying for jobs, but after all the rejection, I don't even get my hopes up any more. Sorry for the rambling, just had to put this out there looking for a tiny tiny glimmer of hope, but not feeling hopeful, just want to cry most days. Thinking why did I even go back to school, dreams are crushed.
Can you look at moving? Is it an option? Some places right now are offering relocation assistance. I have gotten multiple offers from other places in the country (unsolicited) with a sign on bonus and relocation assistance. Granted, I work in an extremely specialized area of nursing and have 2.5 years of experience there. I know my current employer offered to train me in an extremely specialized area and offered to pay my relocation. I did have to sign a 2 year contract for the training. The time flies by. It's not all sunshine and butterflies, but I love working with the physicians I work with, and most of my coworkers are great. More days than not, I love my job.
I know my facility hires RNs - newly licensed and new to the hospital on the Clinical Nurse 1 position. You just have to be willing to look a little bit, maybe take a chance and move. I moved for my first job in nursing and then for this one. You never know, you might find something you never imagined because you take a chance and apply (I did).
I wish I could move right now but with 2 teens in High school, it's not the best time. I have tried to contact the interviewers in the past to try and get some feed back but never received any response. I imagine it's my self confidence, I get extremely nervous usually fumble over some words, no matter how much I prepare. I hope I'm as lucky as you RNs, I hope something happens for me soon. I definitely feel drained and useless on a daily basis, hitting the wall. I went in to nursing so I could go to work everyday feeling accomplished, knowing that I was making a difference, and in addition "like" going to work.
One thing that's helped me in interviews is to interview like you have nothing to lose. I noticed it with my interview for my newest job. I already had a job, so if I didn't get the position, I had nothing to worry about. While you're not really in the same place, try to go in with a carefree attitude. You won't have the jitters and you'll appear more confident.
FurBabyMom, MSN, RN
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Can you look at moving? Is it an option? Some places right now are offering relocation assistance. I have gotten multiple offers from other places in the country (unsolicited) with a sign on bonus and relocation assistance. Granted, I work in an extremely specialized area of nursing and have 2.5 years of experience there. I know my current employer offered to train me in an extremely specialized area and offered to pay my relocation. I did have to sign a 2 year contract for the training. The time flies by. It's not all sunshine and butterflies, but I love working with the physicians I work with, and most of my coworkers are great. More days than not, I love my job.
I know my facility hires RNs - newly licensed and new to the hospital on the Clinical Nurse 1 position. You just have to be willing to look a little bit, maybe take a chance and move. I moved for my first job in nursing and then for this one. You never know, you might find something you never imagined because you take a chance and apply (I did).
Hope this helps. :) Best wishes and good luck!