Wormie

Ugoumeh: I have looked for jobs in big cities and rural areas. However, I have mostly confined my search to California, Oregon and the East Coast. I got my interim permit in March and started looking then. I got my official license at the end of May so that is when I started the serious search. I have applied for more than 50 positions. Most of my nursing school friends are also not having any luck.

Reina, After completing your nursing fundamentals class you can work as a nursing assistant in the hospital setting. In fact, I would strongly advise you do this because it will help set you up for employment as an RN once you have completed your education. I wish I had done this. I am a new RN and despite doing an externship, I am unable to find a job. Don't believe the media hype about the nursing shortage. If I were you, I would look into some of the allied health fields (occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, surgical tech, ultrasound tech, etc.).