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Try substitute school nursing. I had trouble finding a job also, but they always need school nurses. I finally got a job at a hospital, and can also do the subbing on the side on days off to pick up extra money.

Thanks!! There are jobs listed for L&D, they just require 2+ years of experience, which I obviously do not have as a new grad. So if I get a job elsewhere and get some experience--it won't be experience in L&D, will they still consider a transfer? I have a non nursing related job right now while I wait to take NCLEX in a few weeks that I will stay at until I get a nursing job. I will probably hold out for nursing in some other area for the experience, wouldn't that be best? Thanks again and I won't give up! :)

Hey nurses!! I am stuck in a rut and feeling discouraged about finding my first job out of school!! I take the NCLEX in a few weeks and have applied to numerous jobs, to no avail. I am passionate about L&D, but most hospitals require 2+ years of experience----QUESTION: How am I supposed to get experience if I'm a new grad? I worked as a PCA in L&D for a while but no one seems to notice that on the resume. I realize that I may have to do some other area for some more experience, but it's still not going to be what they want!! Classmates and some past instructors tell me it is possible to transfer after I've worked for the hospital for a while, but will that really work if I don't have experience? I recently moved to a different state and lost my contacts and also wondering if that is an issue. How am I supposed to get my "in" like I had "back home?" Just feeling discouraged and would like some high spirits to offer words of encouragement, advice, anything!! Thanks all!!

Everything everyone said about the Woodlands P&R was right. It is extremely difficult to ride that bus home if you work a 12 hour (7a-7p) shift. I would strongly recommend either a carpool or Metro. What hospitals have you tried applying to or inquired at up North? Did you try Northwest and St. Luke's-The Woodlands? I know TCH doesn't hire many ADNs, if at all--they don't do direct patient care. Good luck in your endeavors and your best bet is to get your BSN as soon as you can and have the time to study for it! You can do it!

Does anyone know of any websites that have a collective list of GN programs in all states? I find it hard to just find it on a hospital's website--because not all like programs are referred to "GN" programs. Thanks!!