So, I've been a nurse for a year now. I graduated back in 2013, but wasn't able to obtain my license until July 2014. Like most people, I'm having a difficult time landing that hospital job. I graduated with my BSN. I currently work at a medical spa performing laser hair removal, as i needed a job to start paying off my student loans. Ive been working here for about 6 months and still actively looking for a hospital job, but nothing seems to budge. I'm starting to feel discouraged that i'll never get that acute care experience. Any advice? Btw I live in California.....Help a gal out please!!!!!
Editorial Team / Admin Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN 6 Articles; 11,437 Posts Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development. Has 18 years experience. Aug 13, 2015 Have you considered relocation? Sometimes, to find an acute care job, the competition is lessened by moving to another area/state. What about joining professional organizations and using the meetings as an opportunity to network? There are times when getting a job depends more on who you know than what you know.
Jules A, MSN 8,863 Posts Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner. Aug 14, 2015 What about joining professional organizations and using the meetings as an opportunity to network? There are times when getting a job depends more on who you know than what you know.Excellent advice. All the great jobs I have gotten were word of mouth from insiders.
