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I graduate and got my RN license in 2009 and have been looking for a hospital job with no luck. During this time I worked in a nursing home for 1 year and now in private duty for almost 1 year. My husband and I just found out that we will move out of MA in about 6 months (he got a job offer). I was happy with this idea until I got a call from HR inviting me for an interview in a hospital in MA that I've always dreamed of working. I applied for this position long time ago... My question is: should I go for the interview and if the job is offered work for 6 months and leave or should I say no thanks? I feel guilty accepting a job knowing that I am leaving but on the other hand 6 months of experience would help me finding something in the future. I don't know what to do If you have any advice I would appreciate. Thank you so much!

What about private duty nursing, it is low stress and slow pace. I left my LTC job because I was sick and tired of running all shift with no meal break, no time to go to the bathroom and disrespectiful families. I like my PDN job a lot!

I know exactly what you mean, I work in LTC on days shift too with 20 residents. I have been there for 11 months (new grad RN), in the first months I never thought I would make it a year but looks like I will. If you have support from coworks and supervisor (as I did) try a little more, many people get used to it and feel less overwhelmed after couple of months. But if you feel it is unsafe and you have no support, it is better to leave. Also, when I finished my orientation I told them that I needed more days because I did not feel confortable on my own and they allowed me to stay as orientee for few more days. I just want to say that you're not alone. All the best to you!

Yes, things are very sad for new grads in Massachusetts and in many states. I am trying to stay positive and believe that one day I'll find work-life balance.

Thanks for your reply, I don't like LTC too, I have been applying to all hospitals, commnunity centers, doctors office... things are very bad for new grads out there, specially in MA. I will try relaxing things on my days off. Thanks again!!

Thank you for your reply, CFitzRN. I totally agree with you.

I could have written your post and in addition I'm seriously thinking about leaving nursing, I am a new grad RN with 9 months of experience in LTC, nobody told me in school how stessfull nursing is. One night I was so anxious that I couldn't sleep at all, I spent the whole night thinking about the shift. At 5:30 am I got up and worked 12 hours, I don't know how I did that. My coworkers say I am a very good nurse. I don't know what happens, I can't control my anxiety. Good luck to you, hope things will get better!

It happened to me couple months ago, I understand how you're feeling, don't be so hard on yourself, you couldn't help it. It's nice to know that there are nurses who care about others! Hope you get better soon!

Beautiful and inspiring story! Sorry for your loss!

Hi NurseLoveJoy88, I am a new grad in LTC and I would love to know what the experienced nurses have to say, once in a while I find myself in similar situations.

Hi, I am a brazilian educated nurse practing in the USA. I am replying just in case you're still looking for advice. What you need to do is to go to any Federal University of the state you're moving in, this is the first step. They will evaluate your transcripts, diploma... and say if you're eligible for a license or not. The organization that issue the license is called: Conselho Federal de Enfermagem, each state has their own Conselho Regional de Enfermagem. Good luck! If you need anything, please feel free to ask, I know what is to move to another country!!

For those new grads who posted here in March, are you still working in LTC? If so, do you feel less overwhelmed? I've been working in a SNF/rehab for 4 months and it doesn't get any better, I still have panic attacks before going to work most of the days . I'm starting to hate nursing because of LTC. I never thought it was going to be sooo hard. Thank you

Hi, I`m in the same boat, new grad, in my 20s, working in a NH. This is my second month on my own, I also feel that some CNAs don`t respect me although I have been nice, polite... I also feel sooooo overwhelmed that I can`t stop thinking about the job when I get home. I don`t have time to be the nurse that I thought I was going to be. Hope things will get better for us! Wish you the best!

Your scores are very good! My scores on Kaplan were very similar (almost the same) and I passed last Friday with 75 questions. Kaplan questions are very similar to the NCLEX. I believe that to be calm is as important as to know the content. Good luck to you!

Kaplan works, I am international nurse, passed with 75q in my first attempt. I took the complete live course. Many questions on the test were very similar to kaplan questions. Just got the results today! I used Saunders and Kaplan. Good luck!