New grad that can't find any work

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I graduated from Nursing School in September, and took my boards 2 weeks after that. I have been an RN for almost 2 months. I have sent out 30-40 applications, and haven't heard anything! I am so frustrated. I was wondering if anyone has any advice for a new grad. Is there anything I can do that will set my apart from all the other applications? I have sent my resume and reccomendation letters to several nurse managers directly, and still nothing. I am in CT, willing to work any shift on any floor to start getting my experience, I have even applied to LTC and they don't hire new grads. I am unsure of what the next move is....any advice would be well received. Thanks

Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.

there's this thread and two threads about new grads who want to quit their first jobs because the commute is a drag, 12 hours is a long time to be away from your family, the new town sucks or they can't get along with their co-workers. i really wish those other new grads -- who have jobs but want to quit -- would read your post and be grateful for what they have!

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Specializes in Step-down ICU.
i would absolutley consider moving, so if anyone has any good ideas for relocation....let me know.

Novant Healthcare( Presbyterian and Forsyth Medical) in Charlotte/Winston-Salem NC are hiring New Grads. Move fast! I am not a newbie, but have no hospital experience and I have been on about 5 interviews in the last 2 weeks. Will go on 2 more this Tuesday at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Good luck!

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

I feel your pain and frustration. I graduated in June, pased boards in July, had my ACLS in April and PALS in July hoping that would help

I did get hired to do flu clinics for 2 months and that has now ended. I started applying before I graduated, I have around 200-250 resumes out there.

The one hospital in my city that has a residency program only has 30 spots and last time there were over 700 people applying

I had a screening interview for the prision and they were interviewing 100 people for 1 spot.

I just had an interview today for a mental health phone adivce nurse, it is only 10 hours a week and she has 3 more people to interview so I have no idea.

I got an interview with a LTC and when she saw that I have worked in the ED, she told me that she dosn't think that I will stick around.

I have applied as far North as Alaska, still nothing

My friends who were able to get jobs in LTC are now getting interviews at hospitals becasue they have gotten 5 months experince,

very very frusterating

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Check out indeed.com.

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