New RN

[rocknRNBrown]

Hello All,

This is my first post so I will give a bit of my background. I just received my license as of a week ago, graduated in May 09. I have relocated in July to Texas from Ohio after getting married. I did not realize the kind of obstacles I would be hurdling when it came to finding employment in Texas. I have found the only way to apply for anything is over the internet, which is OK. Yet, I am finding it is somewhat of a pain due to every time I apply for a position I have to answer same form or questionnaire over and over if applying to the same hospital system. I did not realize even with my RN license I would still be classified as a GN and therefore jobs are still really narrowed down and hard to find. I am now getting ready do some Cold Calling tomorrow and apply to Nursing Homes due to this is where I have the majority of my experience. I have been a STNA for almost 5 years. I really wanted to find something in the hospital but this is not looking like I will find employment any time soon...UGGHH. I have been unemployed since May and with Christmas and the New Year right around corner was hoping with passing my NCLEX, I would have a bit more open up to me. However, I am not seeing this at this time. I have applied for nearly 100 job listing at mostly all hospitals in the greater DFW area. Does anyone have any secrets that I should consider? Does anyone know if I might have more luck in the Nursing Home industry? In addition, in Ohio many nursing homes had sign on bonuses and paid more than the hospitals. I am not sure where to find out this information. I really could use some help.

Thank You

Finally, an RN but still unemployed

[LPN_2005/RN_10]

Did you try applying to the VA hospital? They hire new grads for some of their positions. Right now they have positions open in same day surgery, mental health(but requires 2 years of acute mental health experience), and the community living center(which is like a nursing home). The Community Living Center has 8 current openings, and is a great way to get your foot in the door.

The link is below. Good luck!

http://www.jobsearch.vacareers.va.gov/jobsearch.asp?q=RN&jbf522=&lid=18433&lid=18434&lid=18438&salmin=&salmax=&jbf574=VA*&vw=b&brd=3876&ss=0&CustomApplicant=15514%2C15515%2C15523%2C15510%2C15512%2C15516%2C45575%2C15669&SUBMIT1.x=47&SUBMIT1.y=8

[rocknRNBrown]

Thank You, I am looking into it! Kinda funny I started out at the VA hospital getting my STNA. I was offered a job way back then as an Aide and amazed at the Benefits they offered.

Again, thanks I really appreciate it!!