LVN JOB ( no experience how do i get hired)

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Specializes in nurse.

I feel so down right now everywhere i tried to apply they all need experience anyone know whos hiring new graduate nurses in the houston area as an lvn?

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Specializes in LVN Home Health Nurse/QA and Urgent Care.

I feel your frustration. My college (Concorde Career College, San Bernardino) had a person who helped new grad LVNs find jobs. Unfortunately, she could only find jobs that were Hospice or Home Health. I knew the job market for new grads were rough because of the “need experience” ordeal, so I took whatever I could. I took Home Health even though it wasn’t what I really wanted and continued to find jobs on my own. I was sooo depressed after looking for 5 months and applying to over 60 job applications. I had my BLS, ACLS, PALS, IV and Blood Withdrawal certifications too! Only 2 places called for an interview and only one extended that offer to work as an Urgent Care LVN. Take what you can get and build on that. Find the job you need until you find the job you want. Don’t give up and good luck!

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Specializes in nurse.

Thank you! i wont give up on looking i will give an update once i find a job! and congratulations!

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Specializes in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology RN.

A lot of home health agencies will hire new LPNs

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Have you looked into long term care? Even if it isn't your jam, a year there might make it easier to get into urgent care or subacute.

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Specializes in acute care-step down/rehab.

Try the Veterans Administration

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Specializes in LTC & Rehab Supervision.

I got a call back from my clinical site as a full-time LTC overnight nurse. Maybe check with your clinical facilities and see if they'll take you? Maybe I just got lucky, I don't know.

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