JoblessRN

funny you bring this up. i started a thread awhile ago r/t this same topic and got raked over the coals for it (i had expressed that i was frustrated that people are going into nursing because it's good money, etc.). the thread was eventually closed. i agree with you - i understand that people have families and need income, but i think it's nice when people have other motives for going into nursing.

I read this and felt so bad for you. I am sort of (you have experience, whereas I don't) in the same position...same old story: new grad struggling (seriously struggling) to have someone take a chance on me. Anyway, I hate to sound cliché and I'm sure heard it a million times before, but don't beat yourself up over this. Sometimes it's just the luck of the draw. You will find something. I can't help but imagine (and pray) that there will be another nursing shortage and hospital won't be so picky and positions will open up. I know it's tough - trust me. I feel your pain to the fullest. Try to hang in there and stay where you are and look at other hospitals. Keep us updated.

Honestly, I would say take it. Just because other new grads quit their jobs doesn't mean you'll have a bad experience. I truly believe that if you have supportive co-workers, you will be fine. I have huge respect for Subacute/LTC/Nsg home RN's because they do SO much and work unbelievably hard. You will learn a TON and get great time management skills!!! Like you said, some experience is better than none. At least you will be working....if you don't like it or it's just too much you can always leave and wait until the market opens back up hopefully in the Spring. Good Luck!!!!

all i can say is "i'm so sorry!" i am stunned by the horrendous ignorance of others.

I agree with Cubanita.....working on your MSN right now will look great to employers. It is a little easier to get a job here where I am (Northern CA) when you have experience. The market for new grads here is terrible right now, but as far as I know experienced nurses have it a little better. Hopefully by the time you're ready to move out here, things should pick up a little bit! CA is a great place to live...I think you'll like it!

i would do the pre-req's at a jc (saves some $$) and then try to transfer to a university. bsn's are looked upon very favorably for certain medical centers. do lots of volunteer work...this really shows that you have an interest. nursing school has become very competitive, so make sure you do really well in your pre-req's. being a cna will give you good prep for nursing school too. good luck!

i've seen quite a bit of "bsn strongly preferred" and i have also seen a couple bsn required. if they do start to require all adn's to get their bsn, i hope they plan of paying for it. yikes.

some people seem to not like you before they like you. i've never understood that mentality, but you won't change some people. just go in, do you work, be cordial and go home. i doubt it's anything you're doing...it's sounds like their problem. just focus on being a great nurse for your patients! :wink2:

this is the last response i will make. i have no problem with honesty....in fact, i prefer it. you're right - lying to me and telling me it will be okay doesn’t' help me. however, your "brutal honesty" makes you just come across as an absolute *******. you might want to consider how you word things…..

wow. how unbelievably rude. according to all the nurse managers i have interviewed with, i am doing nothing wrong - it's just horrible times. they all decided to go with experienced nurses. out of my graduating class of 80, 4 have found jobs. bunch of jobs? for you, maybe...not for new grads. they are paying travelers to "come and play" because you are cheaper. it is expense to train new grads. i guess you've been out of the loop for awhile. i will keep everything else i want to say to you to myself.

To everyone (mostly everyone): I just want to thank you again for all your empathy and support. I will absolutely look into ALL of the ideas and job postings you either posted on here or sent to me. I am grateful for all your help and understanding. :bowingpur I KNOW that there is nothing wrong with me and they I am a great candidate and will be an excellent nurse (when I get all my bearings and such). I am not looking for nor did I expect to get my “dream job” right out of college. I need to pay my dues. I just want to learn as much as I possibly can to be the best nurse I can be. In the meantime, I will just volunteer and continue to take as many CE’s as I can to keep my skills as fresh as possible (esp. since I will soon be competing with December grads.....). I guess this post was just more of a vent of my frustration. I hope I didn’t come across entitled or snobby – I just want to be a nurse already! Again, thank you for your support and comforting words. I know I will get a job eventually. I am trying my hardest to perk up and look at the positive, bright side of things. I really am trying….but I have my weak moments. This too shall pass.

i would love to look into it – i would very much appreciate the email. i did apply to the fl program you sent me, but never heard back. i will definitely look into the nc one. thank you! i have applied to several clinics – even the one i work at. they all want experience and won’t hire new grads. i don’t care if they pay less. as long as i can make the minimum payments on my bills, i’m fine. i have tried all clinics – i am not being picky. i just want experience. i have applied for er tech, cna, and pca positions – they won’t hire me because i am new grad. i will for sure look again tonight. thank you for the info! very true. touché. at this point, as long as i can make the minimum payments each month and don't default on loans or monthly payments, i don't care what i get paid. i have had several people (even professionals) look at my résumé and they all say it looks great. i am definitely trying to be more creative in avenues to get experience. thank you for the advice!!! i talked to three of the four managers that interviewed me (the fourth one would not return my phone calls or email). i ask them what it is that i can improve upon. they all said i interviewed very strongly - they just decided to hire experienced nurses, not a new grad. dh can't relocate - he just got a promotion that he's worked for years to achieve. i will just need to leave without him for a couple years

oh, dear. i think i might have come across like an idiot. i am definitely grateful for at least having a job. i knew that "you’ll be beating recruiters off with sticks" was a complete and utter lie, but i never thought i would be begging my friends with connections and groveling at feet. i don't know that i can appropriately express, in words, how grateful i am for the words of encouragement and understanding. thank you all.

i *so* appreciate your concern and empathy. :icon_hug: i live in california (no wonder i can't get a job). i have applied for jobs in tx, pa, fl, or, and wa. there's just one issue with working out of state: my debt is so ridiculously high. i would be earning (insert sate) wages with california bills - i don't know if i can afford that. you see, my husband has been footing most of my bills (he is so supportive, i love him dearly for his patience and love) but he can't do it for much longer...he doesn't make that much money himself. so, in order to make my minimum monthly payments for all my bills, i need to make a certain amount. i truly hope that doesn't make me come off as me being picky or snobby. i certainly do not want or mean for it to come off that way.

i have. two of my interviews were 3 1/2 hours away from where i live. i am willing to move away form my husband for a couple years just to get the experience.

I am so BEYOND frustrated. Far beyond. It’s the same sob story…new grad May ’09 who keeps getting doors slammed in her face. I have, since May, applied to 102 jobs (Med/Surg/ICU/ER/SNF, in-state and out of state, urban and rural). I have been fortunate (and grateful) to have had 4 interviews, but still no offer. I am currently working a very boring, dull admin job that pays the bills (well, not really – I have had to borrow money every month to pay for my rent). I was delivering the physician mail the other day and just sobbed. I just stood there and sobbed. I have a BSN that I worked my @$$ off for and my other degree (BA) that I also worked unbelievably hard to earn and I am DELIVERING MAIL. I go home and cry EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. I am going out of my mind. I want to give up. I hate who I have become: I am so negative and pessimistic that I don’t’ even like to be around me. I just can’t stand it. My friend that used to work at my dream hospital as a charge nurse called the nurse recruiter directly and totally praised me and told her how great I am and what an asset I would be to them (she knows, she used to work there for many, many years). I call the nurse recruiter to follow up and she totally blew me off. Low and behold, I find out two weeks ago that my one of my classmates will happily be started her new job there. I KNOW that I am not alone – there are thousands of new grads in my same spot. But I just can’t help but wonder “What is wrong with me?” Why did I get completely blown off (even with high praises from an employee) and my classmate got hired? I am at my *wits* end. I am extremely depressed, angry, bitter, and feel totally rejected. I basically did all this work for NOTHING. Not to mention, I am terrified that I am going to have to file bankruptcy. I know people keep saying “Don’t worry…things will turn around soon” and “You’re not alone” (Side Note: If I had a dime for every time someone has told me that, I wouldn’t need to be worrying about bankruptcy) but it really doesn’t make me feel any better, even though I really appreciate people trying to make me feel better about my situation. I just don’t’ know if I can take this anymore…………………………………………….. :crying2:

working on the letter today. i feel sick to my stomach about hearing people quote the "nursing shortage" and i just wan to cut in and tell them how freaking false it is. total myth! there is absolutely no nursing shortage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if i had a dime for every person that tells me "oh, don't worry...it will get better soon", i could retire now.

1.) Dermatology - I can handle most things (feces, sputum etc.) but skin is sooooo gross to me. No pun intended, but some skin disorders make MY skin crawl. :barf01: 2.) Burn Unit - Can't get passed the smell 3.) LTC/SNF - I commened nurses that work here, I just can't see myself being happy here 4.) Rehab - These nurses are amazing for what they do, it just isn't for me 5.) Case managment - Seems booorrrriiinnngggg (IMHO)

as far as i know, the temp agencies when i live won't hire new grads..."experience required".

hi lulu, i completely understand how you feel!!!! i have been searching since may and have submitted to about 86 jobs thus far with no luck. i have never been so frustrated in my life. i am also beginning to feel that going to nursing school was a complete waste of time even though i have wanted to go into nursing for a very long time. i am so sick of people telling me "don't worry...this is a cycle of nursing...it will turn around...just be patient". :banghead: anyway, even though it's hard for me to take my own advice, keep your head up and keep volunteering or trying to get a job as a cna or something. good luck.

when i did my ob rotation, we only took care of post-partum mothers. i do not recall ever taking care of a pt that had an abortion. if it did come to you getting assigned a pt who was a "post-abortion" pt, you could always ask your preceptor or clinical instructor to re-assign you. i don't know that that would happen though...aren't abortions done on an outpt basis? please note, though that it is required (at least in the u.s., and i'm fairly certain canada as well) you must do an ob rotation. you might have a pt who has had an abortion in the past. with all due respect, if you cannot be re-assigned to another pt you might need to take care of that pt and put your personal feelings about her past medical hx aside. good luck!

ROFLMAO!!!!! :roll:roll I am seriously beginning to think that some people should be required to have a license before breeding.

Ummmm...I echo Katie's' sentiments. In this market, you should be grateful they are offering you a position. (*Note*: I am not saying this with a mean/rude tone and I'm sure you are grateful). You best stay where you are and enjoy your guaranteed job. Your fellow co-workers will get used to your role change. I actually think staying where you are might be easier because you already know the nurses, physicians, and other staff. Plus, you know the hospital regulations/rules/phone numbers etc, etc, etc..... Congratulations and Good Luck!

it's very true.....there are jerks in all specialties and, conversely, very nice/courteous physicians in all specialties. however, i have found that some surgeons can be notoriously arrogant (i actually ran into a neurosurgeon yesterday who was one of the most arrogant jerks - insert other word here - i have ever met!. again, it is really dependent on the physician.