8 months and still searching...New grad RN

[rajan2]

I am willing to travel to any of the 5 boroughs in NY. I am available for any shift. Anywhere....Believe me I am trying to stay positive, however, I am getting soo weary. I work per diem as an aide and I have been unsuccessful to even get a full time job as an aide. I have no money to pay my rent and buy food. If you are a nurse recruiter or you know someone that is hiring or you know someone that know someone who is hiring please direct me so that I can apply....Thanks for even reading this mess.......

[rajan2]

SUNSHINERN79...lol.lol...I must be dreaming, right. thanks for the info but long island would be a second option if I can't get anywhere in the bronx. There is this this certificate class offered online at St petersburg Community College. What do you all think?

Critical Care

CC-ATC

Dr. *********, Dean, HEC [phone]

For admission to this program, students must possess an R.N. license and an A.S. degree in Nursing.

Courses are taken in the sequence listed.

APPROVED REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH CATALOG YEAR 20062 (0375) OR LATER

~ REFER TO CURRICULUM FILES FOR PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR REQUIREMENTS ~

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

NSP 3276 - ECG INTERPRETATION FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS2

NSP 3265 - PROGRESSIVE CARE NURSING4

NSP 3275 - CRITICAL CARE NURSING3

TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS

9

C&I 9/26/06 ~ BOT 10/17/06

[allicat28]

I'm an LPN. Graduated in June of 2009. Passed the state boards in September of 2009 and I'm STILL looking for work!!!! I can't even get into a nursing home!!!! They all want someone with at least 1yr of experience! This is crazy!!! I'm just about ready to give up!

I chose nursing because I love it. I never thought in a million years that it would be this hard to find work. I made a career change to become a nurse and now I'm beginning to regret it. My ultimate goal is RN, but I knew that I couldn't go so long without working. I thought I would work FT as a LPN while I returned to school PT for my Rn. I don't see it happening in the near future.

[SunshineRN79]

HERE IS SOME HUMOR TO GET US THROUGH THIS AWFUL time!!! Especially since the holidays are coming up Nurses we are not hiring

[MW37]

SunshineRN, that video really made me laugh! Hahahaha!

[Prilly82]

Hey guys...try Floral agency-Bronx..As you all know , I am a NEW grad too and I JUST got hired by them to a part time position in a nursing home...yup after 11 months so hang in there. I I hear anything else I will pass it on.

How's your experience with Floral Agency going??? I have an interview with them?? Do you like it? are you PT or FT?

I really need a job....lol

[Prilly82]

Oh boy, just noticed this thread is a little old......but anyway.....are still working for agency? moved to texas?? I'm also a new grad and can't find job.....

[libra.rn]

even i just stumbled across this thread. i graduated last year and still no job. i'm an RN-ADN. seems like everyone is hiring nurses wit BSN or with experience:(

[libra.rn]

hey..i now it's already been a year, but did u relocate, or did u find a job? when u did part-time in the nursing home- did the agency say u needed any experience?

[PSK09]

Hang in there I know too well what you're going through. It took me over a year to find the job I'm at now. I graduated May 2009, and finally passed boards in Dec. 2009 and couldn't get a job until Dec. 2010. It is soo frustrating, and trying to pay back loans with pennies is hard, but it all pays off once you get a job. I didn't know anybody either just got really lucky. Jamaica Hospital Medical Center does hire new nurses without any experience, that's where I've been for a year now. Not the best area but it's a job that pays decent money. GOOD LUCK.

[libra.rn]

did u have ADN or BSN? and how long was the orientation?thank u!

[Tennisqueen]

Hello:

I have an interview at JAMAICA HOSPITAL next week and was wondering if you have any information as you worked there.

What is orientation like?

Starting salary?

What kind of benefits are offered to nurses?

I appreciate any feedback.

Thanks