New LPN grad

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Specializes in Home care, Case Management, Pediatrics.

:crying2:I feel so crushed, for every job application I send, about 30, I get a ''you need a year experience call us back when you do''. or "call us when you have an actual test date for the boards or after you've taken them" I graduated 6/15/2010 and that same week paid and applied for NY license and registered to take NCLEX-PN. stil waiting for ATT permission to schedule n take exam. no one will hire me on the famous temporary license i heard so much about as a student. i cant work doing what I do have experience in social service because once they learn im a new lpn grad they'l thnk I would leave current job at the 1st opportunity to be an lpn. I have no job now and am a single mom. i thought there was a nursing shortage. I will not apply for social service benefits until i exhaust all my options. does anyone know how much longer I need to wait for ATT? any advice would be great.

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I'm with ya'. I graduated in December and finally received my license last month. I've applied to everything I've seen, but everyone wants at least a year of experience. My question is how does one get experience if no one is willing to give you a chance?

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Specializes in Hospice and LTC.

here in pa i had to email them and they emailed me a ATT soon after. try to find the web site and get the email address maybe that'll speed things up for you.

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Specializes in Home care, Case Management, Pediatrics.
brookenicole84 thank you i will do some research for an email. rbenson415 wow 6 months??? is it in ny? then i will not expect mines any time soon.
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Specializes in pediatrics.

You might need to check your BON to see if your school forgot to seen something that is reqired for you to test...

I know that happens alot and in VA you must pay your fees before sitting for the test and send your transcript from your school. Also in relation to job search try to feel in applications for carepartners,PCT techs, or volunteer for a couple of hours in a nursing home that way you can gain some experience and you won't forget what you've learned.:up:

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Specializes in internal medicine, geriatrics.

I have has my license since May 09 and still have not found a job!! I Absolutely HATE this!! How do they expect 1 year when they will not give us 1 day!!

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Specializes in Home care, Case Management, Pediatrics.

NurseNetty, I am sorry to hear that and am now scared to have done this for nothing. because they did not warn me about this in school. I jst fixed my resume and it does not state LPN. I took all LPN stuf out in hopes of finding somethin else for now until I am able to take the boards. I wont give up all hope. even if it takes volunteering at least once a week.

emt2lpn2, thanks for volunteer idea, I will call my local LTC to ask how to go about that.

Thanks to all for ur replies.

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I'm rocking the same boat. My question is: do they require experience as an LVN, or can it be any kind of healthcare related experience? I've volunteered, but it's been two years ago. I'll just keep applying and keep hoping.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I'm rocking the same boat. My question is: do they require experience as an LVN, or can it be any kind of healthcare related experience? I've volunteered, but it's been two years ago. I'll just keep applying and keep hoping.
If you are in California, it is extremely difficult to land an LVN job if you do not have a minimum of one year of LVN work experience. This is due to the slumping economy. Employers are finding that it is cheaper to hire an experienced nurse instead of spending the time, money, and effort to get a new grad fully trained.
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