LVN in need of a Job in CA

[Jboo510]

So I've been searching and applying for many different jobs and most require a year of experience. I'm a newly grad, does anyone have any suggestions or know of any places hiring in the bay area?

[happybird67]

I had that same problem..being a new grad lvn..But what I did is I made jobsearching a "job" for me..I got into a routine and spent a certain amount of time of the day looking online, making calls and sending out emails/resumes, going to fill out applications, and setting up interviews.

Have you checked the usajobs.govwebsite?..I think there are openings at Travis air Force base in Fairfield...Also keep checking Craigslist....that is how I found my job (as a new grad lvn) at a wonderful facility. There is something out here for you too, So Good luck and let us know how it goes!!!

[Jboo510]

Thanks so much! I, also have been doing the same thing. As soon as I get out of bed I start looking for jobs on craigslist. I pratically applied for every lvn positions on there. It's really discouraging. Have you heard about a recruitment company name Appleone or Nurseregistry.com?

[LA_StudentNurse]

You did not mention the kind of job you are seeking--LTC, clinic, 6 bed or less assisted living homes, dementia/alzheimers companies that run large facilities, government (jails, county clinics, prisons, Public Health Service, etc), registry, home health, hospice, private duty. Gov entities offer new grad jobs. Some private duty agencies will train, etc. You need to determine what you want to do, and the go after it. There are jobs, but there are more LVNs every graduation. Sadly, LVNs cannot do acute care.

Who knows, this Valley Girl may bump into you while you search in sunny LA