Lost my dream job

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Tomorrow i go back to work after a well deserved vaca, and I dread it.

During my break I got to interview with my dream hospital, for a dream position

after two years since graduating trying to get an interview at this place I finally landed one.

I prepared for this thing like my life depended on. Bought a new suit, got my hair done

nails done, paper work organized, drilled myself on questions over and over and over.

I was passed over because I didn't have a BSN.

Devestated. Angry. Frustrated. are only a few words to describe how i feel.

Going to work tomorrow knowing that I'm back at square one.

I am so angry with myself for being to lazy to apply to a BSN completion program

I made several attempts to, but never had any motivation to get it together.

Now my motivation comes to late because I lost out on a job that I have dreamed about FOR YEARS.

Wanna hear what's even more infuriating....all i need is 6 classes to get my BSN.

I can't stop kicking myself over my stupidity.

Now it's back to work, feeling the same anxiety and dread. The crying, the depession. Knowing i can't up and quit because I have responsibilities.

how could i have been so stupid?

Specializes in Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D.
Its been my experience that quite a few online RN to BSN programs can be completed in one year. 3 offered in my state can all be completed in one year with full time study or 3 years with part time study.

I have researched last yr and ones that state one yr are never really one year. And yes I have all pre-reqs done unless the school requires something unusual. Well let me take that back,, yes I have found schools for 20k and up where I can do it in one year.. but I just do not feel that is reasonable. I was in Western Governors but decided since they are more of a pass/fail and passing equals a "B" that would mess up my high GPA if I continued for MSN. They were reasonable and even gave me scholarship thru AARP for being old!

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So is it true that a nurse with BSN are more likely going to get hired from the hospital than ADN? I read many threads here that many graduates who have BSN are not able to find jobs.

Currently I am in Rn to BSN program and it is all online. Its going to take me a year to graduate. HOpefully its going to help me to find a better job.

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I have researched last yr and ones that state one yr are never really one year. And yes I have all pre-reqs done unless the school requires something unusual. Well let me take that back,, yes I have found schools for 20k and up where I can do it in one year.. but I just do not feel that is reasonable. I was in Western Governors but decided since they are more of a pass/fail and passing equals a "B" that would mess up my high GPA if I continued for MSN. They were reasonable and even gave me scholarship thru AARP for being old!

The one im looking at is truly one year in length if you start in the summer..if you start in the fall or spring you risk some of the classes not being available in the correct order so it would lengthen your time. The other two also state a year and I know someone who attended one of them online and was finished in a year.

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Specializes in Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D.

From what I read from these threads..not alot of jobs in every location..BSN getting hired over ADN in many hospitals, but not necessarily making much more $$. Outside of hospital it depends on what job you are wanting as to whether BSN needed or ASN is acceptable. :)

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Specializes in Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D.
The one im looking at is truly one year in length if you start in the summer..if you start in the fall or spring you risk some of the classes not being available in the correct order so it would lengthen your time. The other two also state a year and I know someone who attended one of them online and was finished in a year.

Could I ask which ones? Thanks in advance.

Sorry know this is kinda off topic but it is truly about my dream job also. :)

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  • Don't beat yourself up.
  • Many, myself included, learn best through hard knocks.
  • Your motivation has not necessarily come too late.
  • Get moving on enrolling to complete those last six classes.
  • Write a letter to the people you interviewed with thanking them for the opportunity to meet, interview with and learn more about (whatever facility or role etc it was ) yada yada and that you are even more interested in this role since meeting with them. So interested in fact, that it has prompted you to return and complete you BSN in the hopes that there will be another opportunity for this position down the road and at that time you will be more competive.
  • Save copies of the letter and any and all contacts you've acquired through this process.
  • Go finish your BSN and then get back with them with a "you may recall I met with you.........." letter requesting an interview.

I can only speak for myself, but in that scenario, I would most likely interview you again at the time.

At any rate, it's worth a shot and you'll have your BSN.

And if anyone still wonders about the answer to the current question posed in another thread, "what's the incentive for getting a BSN ", here is a prime example.

My very sincere best wishes to you. Disappointments such as these are difficult, but you will survive. Some wine and/or pint of Ben & Jerrys ( CHunky Monkey is my personal favorite) never hurts either. Chin up!

Six classess? I have to take 18 more classess for my BSN (I'm an RN going for my BSN)

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Could I ask which ones? Thanks in advance.

Sorry know this is kinda off topic but it is truly about my dream job also. :)

pmd you!

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Specializes in pediatrics, public health.

I don't understand why they put you through the ordeal of an interview, knowing that you don't have a BSN, only to tell you they won't hire you because you don't have a BSN :confused:

But I agree with everyone's advice -- take those classes, get that BSN, and then reapply. Even if there isn't an official opening when you finish your BSN, get back in touch with the folks that interviewed you to let them know you now have a BSN and still very much want to work for them.

Good luck!

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I really urge you to not take no for an answer. Politely, but somewhat persistantly let them know you are the best candidate for the job and why. Call, send polite notes, whatever it takes to get noticed! If it really is your dream job that all this new found motivation and work at getting this job.

Some jobs really do need more of a BSN type of education, MANY don't! Figure out what you can bring to their party and let them know. Please don't be so discouraged. It's a tough economy, everyone is being turned down for great jobs.

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I really feel for you. I am all for supporting continuing education- go for that BSN, by all means. However, it seems that so many jobs are saying they require a BSN, yet the position truly does not require it. (really-bedside nursing requiring a BSN? C'mon) You have nursing experience, and from what I can gather, had a good interview otherwise. Why does a piece of paper, when you already have obtained licensure as a registered nurse, make Jane Doe, BSN more qualified? I am quite disgusted that this is the sole reason for not hiring someone. It truly should be a variety of factors, with education being just one as well. Honestly-I would not want to work for an organization who had this kind of attitude. Hang in there, the next best thing will come.

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Please don't beat yourself up. You are not stupid. What is stupid is that you passed the same test as a BSN nurse yet they feel that a BSN nurse is more qualified. What I find in my hospital is that the ADN RN's are better prepared on the floor then the BSN nurses. But if BSN is what they want then you give it to them. Enroll and call them back and tell them you are enrolled. Many places will take you as long as you are enrolled in a program. I got offered two jobs where they supposedly only take BSN RN's, you need to reinforce why you are ready for the position. It is all in how you present yourself. I believe advancing you education is always wise . This is an ever changing career. It is a must. Look at it as an opportunity. There will always be another dream job and a better job.

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Tomorrow i go back to work after a well deserved vaca, and I dread it.

During my break I got to interview with my dream hospital, for a dream position

after two years since graduating trying to get an interview at this place I finally landed one.

I prepared for this thing like my life depended on. Bought a new suit, got my hair done

nails done, paper work organized, drilled myself on questions over and over and over.

I was passed over because I didn't have a BSN.

Devestated. Angry. Frustrated. are only a few words to describe how i feel.

Going to work tomorrow knowing that I'm back at square one.

I am so angry with myself for being to lazy to apply to a BSN completion program

I made several attempts to, but never had any motivation to get it together.

Now my motivation comes to late because I lost out on a job that I have dreamed about FOR YEARS.

Wanna hear what's even more infuriating....all i need is 6 classes to get my BSN.

I can't stop kicking myself over my stupidity.

Now it's back to work, feeling the same anxiety and dread. The crying, the depession. Knowing i can't up and quit because I have responsibilities.

how could i have been so stupid?

Quit kicking yourself in the butt for something over which you have little control, at this point in time. Do whatever works for you. :clown:

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