Pls pls i'm a new grad and need a job asap

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · Dec 23, 2014

Unfortunately you're in an area of the country where nurses are a dime a dozen, so you'll have to do more than you thought possible in order to land a job.

Every nursing home, every outpatient clinic, every single place you can think of that might hire an LPN, apply there. Private medical practices, anything.

And make sure your resume and cover page are perfect: I know that you weren't paying attention to spelling and grammar when posting your query here, but if it's at ALL an indication of how you might look on paper to an employer.....you won't get a second look.

Good luck!

Eru IlÃºvatar · Dec 23, 2014

I'm a new grad with no experience.i'v been searching all over looking for a job but what i hear mosttimes i apply is i need at least a year experience.i dont mind private duty or whatever.pls if anyone can be of help i'd appreciate.i reside in california,los angeles precisely.my email addy is [email protected]

It is as simple as expanding your search area to include any place in the country and be willing to move to get that first job.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Dec 23, 2014

i reside in california, los angeles precisely.

You are in a city that is glutted with too many nurses, RNs and LVNs alike. You have several options at your disposal:

1. Branch your job search out to Orange County, Ventura County, Kern County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, etc. Be willing to commute.

2. Start networking. 70 percent of all jobs are not advertised, so start making friends who work in the healthcare sector so they can put in a good word for you. Your job applications move to the top of the stack when you have a friend on the inside of the organization who vouches for you.

3. Walk into every nursing home, SNF, assisted living, hospice, home health company, private duty company, and public health center within a 50 mile radius of where you live. Apply in person during business hours (Mon thru Fri from 9am to 5pm) while dressed professionally. This may result in an on-the-spot interview.

4. Finally, be willing to relocate out of state if possible. You are in the most glutted employment market in the entire US. You would already have a job if you were in certain other states. My reply might come across as brusque, but I am amazed at the number of people who remain unemployed for the long-term, claim they want a job, feel entitled to a job in a certain city, and will not budge to improve their fortunes.

Good luck to you.

dah doh, BSN, RN · Dec 23, 2014

In SoCal, unless you have connections or made a seriously good impression during school, you'd better be ready to pound the pavement. Apply in person! Network! Be prepared to drive far. Consider relocating! Good Luck!

WookieeRN, BSN, MSN, RN · Dec 23, 2014

Start looking out of state.