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hmmm well I guess another thread called sharp new grad info is wrong then lol....

I understand you worked hard for your position and I am sure you are great. But I remember seeing in another post you didnt have to interview for your position and that the manager created a job for you. sounds like you knew someone. Im not trying to bash you or anything but you did have an in.

I dont think I am junk either but I was saying that employers think we are junk. You were lucky to know someone to get your job thats different. For someone with no connections and a ADN it is difficult.

I heard the same thing from someone in the ER. I also heard 1600 applicants system wide. To the comment dont sell yourself short bc of a ADN. All the ADNs I see on this site that have jobs seem to have been EMTs, LVNs or something along those lines so in my mind they dont count as having a hard time as ADNs with no medical exp. Its sad but true ADNs are considered junk now if there is a BSN to pick from instead unless you have experience over the BSN or you know someone. This is at least how it is in this area of the country. I have been talking with another recent grad. We have almost exactly the same experience, (I actually have more) and she has been able to get some interviews probably bc she is a BSN. Unfortunate for her she hasnt landed any of the jobs but at least she is getting interviews. I also have tried everything. I dont just apply to places online and wait.

I would also plan for possibly not having a job like most of us new grads across the country. I would say if you can afford to have kids now do it or if you are lucky enough to even get a job right away you will probably work difficult hours to raise a young family.

Very nice good luck :)

I know this will make many of the new grads here vomit as it almost did to me. I know of two new grads that got jobs at a local well known hospital both with terrible GPAs and failed a class and had to repeat a second year. One even failed the NCLEX the first time and job was held. These were not people who got bad grades and were still good clinically either. ITS WHO YOU KNOW THATS ALL.

What other jobs can we get in the medical field. I cant go back to my assistant job. Every other medical job it seems I cant get hired because of the RN license. So what now? Can I go to EMT school or will I be denied for that too. Its not like EMTs have an easy time finding jobs either but I like medical and it seems my dream is practically over unless you already have an "in".

I would like to participate too. I have been told I had a good resume before but since I havent received any call backs I changed it a lot. Thx

This is interesting I actually had a conversation about this with a friend that has many transgendered friends. They told me the person is either pre-op or post-op simple as that. So if its a male transitioning to a female. She is pre-op female and everything is referred as female. From my understanding from my friend most transgendered people prefer this if is it a medically induced change.

I would try and get a job in the medical field somewhere and get your feet wet and stay working there at least part time in school. If you have no experience at all once you finish nursing school you are more than likely to be stuck without a job.

Its worth it if you want to be specialized in a certain area. Need masters to get to CRNA if thats what you really want. If its for the money there are no jobs. with the nursing excess right now if thats how you are choosing the profession probably not a good choice.

Get the BSN from a reputable school. Unfortunately us ADNs arent getting even less offers than BSNs and getting your ADN to BSN is a pain. At least to me it is. I am doing it now with no job. working as a ADN and get your BSN is wishing thinking nowadays. There are too many nurses right now so if you really like nursing try to make yourself more marketable and not look for the quickest route. Go for BSN and get a job related to the medical field at the same time.

sc0628, I doubt there is really a big decision to make which has a better job outlook. PT has a hard time finding jobs too. I have a cousin that spend a long time looking for a job in CA, only to move to Oregon in a small town to work as PT. At least he has a job. I still dont.

In my situation I would have moved out of state to get my BSN. Apparently ADN equals no job unless you know someone even if you have a lot of volunteering and certifications. I wanted to stay close to home so I did the ADN. I know BSNs are having a hard time too but its worse for ADNs. I would have never quit my job as a clinic assistant during nursing school. People told me I wouldnt be able to handle both at the same time. At this point I would have rather suffered for 2 years than have a 2 year gap in employment. I know some of you are thinking but you were in school. It doesnt matter. The only people I know that have jobs worked in a medical related job during school or knew someone high up the totem pole to get them a job. As of now Im jobless like hundreds of grads on this site and I am taking classes for my BSN 3 months after finishing.