does LPN stand for Last Person Needed?

[veeblpn]

I graduated fromm veeb in august of 2011. passed the nclex in march 2012. (i know, PROCRASTINATION!) Even before I graduated I began my job search. No one wanted new grads. I searched everywhere- even the staffing agencies! it is hard because everyone says keep going forward with my education, I think i may be wasting my money if i build up my debt to go to school and and still end up not working as a nurse. it feels great to call myself a nurse but apparently in NY its the RNs that are considered Real Nurses. I feel good to be a nurse and every day the quallifictions need to work is decreasing- but never low enough for a new grad to come on. Even the places I had my clinicals- the places I KNOW all the patients wont hire new grads. I just dont get it. Im trying to remain positive. Does anyone know a place in new york that is hiring new grad LPNs? In a few months ill be in the same pool as the new grads this year. i found a place that hires lpns but its 100 miles away and there are 3 toll bridges in the route. it pay NINE DOLLARS AN HOUR......and its part time. smh. In school they taught us how to protect our licenses, it's ironic; how we protect something no one else seems to value. I still have faith though. I WILL get that job...I just have to find it.....

[DreamyEyes]

Sorry to hear of your job search difficulties.

From my own experience in LPN school, the girls in my class who graduated and were already working as CNA's, had a more easier time obtaining employment. Whether at the facility they had already been working at, or at a new one. I was lucky enough to be offered a position at the facility I was already working in as a CNA.

What types of places are you applying to? Are you applying to every nursing home, asssisted living, etc. in your area? Even if a place is not advertised as hiring, it never hurts to walk in and introduce yourself, and leave your resume so they have it on file if a position should open up. Also, many staffing agencies do NOT hire new grads. In my area, you have to have at least 6 mo-1 year experience before applying to agency. I wouldn't feel comfortable working as a new nurse in agency, anyway. You really need the proper orientation.

Good luck and don't give up!

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Don't be fooled. New grad RNs in the NYC area are having difficulty finding employment, too. Hiring managers are looking for experience because many do not want to pay to train a new grad in this rough economic climate.

I would walk into every nursing home, hospice, home health agency, and group home within a 50 mile radius of your residence. Walk in during business hours with a resume in hand, and be sure to dress nicely. Up to two-thirds of all job openings are not advertised because advertising consumes time and money.

By walking into facilities unannounced, you will increase your chances of being considered for one of these jobs that are not advertised. Good luck to you!