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It makes me so sad to hear this but I know all too well the reality of it. The thought of having to take steps back after all the hardwork we devoted to becoming an RN makes me sick!! I am in the same boat as you, I just graduated in May and has been an LPN for 14 yrs and am having so much trouble also finding a job. Either they dont call you back or reject you or tell you that you need experience..uggh, hello I guess my 14 yrs as an LPN are useless!! I'm sorry..I'm venting but it is so frustrating!!
It makes me so sad to hear this but I know all too well the reality of it. The thought of having to take steps back after all the hardwork we devoted to becoming an RN makes me sick!! I am in the same boat as you, I just graduated in May and has been an LPN for 14 yrs and am having so much trouble also finding a job. Either they dont call you back or reject you or tell you that you need experience..uggh, hello I guess my 14 yrs as an LPN are useless!! I'm sorry..I'm venting but it is so frustrating!!
Its alright with me if you vent. I'm trying to keep my head up but it sucks and is very depressing.
What I'd like to know is how everyone was broadsided by this. You would think having their finger on the pulse of the job market is something intrinsic to nursing school administration/faculties. People who attribute all of it to cyclic downturns in the economy-- well I'm sorry but you're wrong.
In my eyes, this is a disaster, but maybe that's 'cause I'm biased and read about nurses mostly.
Most places won't hire an RN as a CNA for two reasons: liability, and the fact that they know the minute an RN job opens up you're leaving for it. They don't want to waste the time and money training you when they know you won't stay. You could still try...but don't be surprised if many places tell you No.
I'm sorry you're having a rough time.
So I graduated last May and I'm a licensed New Grad RN. I am having sooo much trouble finding a job here in California. When I moved I let my CNA II cert expire and now I'm wishing I would have held on to it. How do I go about getting my CNA license if I'm a RN? Do I have to take the test and all over again?TIA
Have you considered looking for jobs in Texas?
I am not sure, but you might want to check with BON in your state. I am not sure that you can work as a CNA when you are an RN. Once I got my LPN, my CNA was null and void. But this varies from state to state.
Keep your head up and try to remain positive. I know its tough, but you will get a job. :redpinkhe
Gem0607
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So I graduated last May and I'm a licensed New Grad RN. I am having sooo much trouble finding a job here in California. When I moved I let my CNA II cert expire and now I'm wishing I would have held on to it. How do I go about getting my CNA license if I'm a RN? Do I have to take the test and all over again?
TIA