Trinitas2010RN

Well. "Right now" I'm working on getting back into the workforce. I've been out since my second son was born in 2013. Let me also add that I have moved from northern New Jersey to Northern Virginia. Before that from 2010 to 2013. I was working in the retail industry as a merchandiser. (Decided to leave the fitness industry for job stability reason). As for the future. I might have an "in" with my significant other's organization (federal government ). Most likely the position that I would get in that particular organization will not be healthcare related.

Yeah. I found that out after the fact. That's why I said in my last post people need to look into any program they intend to join. Though I did get one consideration from a hospital way up in northern new york state. Unfortunately my fiance at the time (now my signifigant other) ended up saying no to the idea of a long commute/distance relationship and had to drop out. So maybe that a diploma nurse could find work...but they would have to travel where high demand is. But at the end of the day...me thinks you're on point. BSN is the way to go. Personally, for me, I'm out of the game. I graduated 5 years ago and never worked as a RN. I did keep my license active and kept up my ceu's. But I think next time when it comes up to renew. I'm probably going to put myself on the "inactive" list. And leave it at that.

Not quite gone yet RNsRWe. Got email alerts. Anyways. I think you wrote a good response. To be honest I never got a job in nursing. I spent about a year and half looking in my area NJ/NYC metro from March 2010 to September 2011...then...gave up. Let me also state my program was only a diploma program. So that probably didn't help. All I can say at this point is becareful and do your research before you enter any academic/or job training program. And if possible talk to someone in the field and to get a feeling for what happening in the field in your area. P.s. While I can say that I'm disappointed in how things turned out. I'm not bitter. Because: 1. I enjoyed my nursing school experience. I'm very happy I got that experience in my life. 2. After see what happen to a lot folk in the financial crisis in 2008...where people are still trying to recover from their loses. And looking at my position today...well...I'm doing pretty darn well.

Definitely would have worked as a CNA in a hospital while in school. I think first this would have allowed me to network with in that hospital (for a better shot of employment) and two it would have showed on my resume that I did extensive have practical experience in a hospital setting. Granted there still is not guarantee that this would lead to employment. But it probably a better route than I took which was volunteering for an externship one summer. But also keep in mind it really more about "where" you living in the country right now than what you can "put on your resume" that counts. Granted the thing you mentioned: networking, good grades, and learning as many skills (and being certified in them) is always a good idea to get a leg up. Good luck to you.

Graduated in January 2010 with a diploma. I have been looking for over a year and have not landed a job. I've only had 3 interviews in this time with no calls back. Currently I 'm don't feel that I'm alone in the area that I live in with is in Northern NJ. There seems to be very few jobs here for now. So I and many other are just sitting around waiting for improvements for either hospitals to start hiring and/or nurse looking to get out can. Of course one can move to a better market. But if your like me and you can't there are not tons of options. And yes I have tried to volunteer and apply for other jobs in hospitals and LTCs but nothing has come to fruition. So again I and some others I know are just sitting to wait this down cycle out.

Well looking at the other post you have up I assuming your in the state of Indiana. Now I can't speak to what is happening in Indiana. But I can tell that the Northeast in general nursing jobs are for the most part non-existent for new grads. I've had my RN for a year and there are not job prospect as an RN for me. so I would really look into if you state really has jobs out there for you. As for school all I can say is that in my experience it just keeps getting harder and you keep getting bombarded my more and more information on top of what you already learned so...get ready for major league overload at points. And let me be full and up front. I already had a bachelors degree before I went back to school for nursing. I actually finished with honors with my bachelors. But it was a completely different deal with nursing. While the early course weren't that bad. But I really struggled to pass the last two course. And I'm telling you I put forth full effort in all my courses (no messing around with me.) So I can say with all confidence if your not in it to win it. I don't think unless your a natural (which I have seen in my classes) at Nursing critical thinking, your going to have a fun time in your courses/clinicals. Granted I not trying to dissuade you...but please think about it really hard about what you want before you get too involved emotionally/financially/intellectually. Good luck to you in any event.

I just basically working a retail gig for right now. I have applied for "other than nursing" positions in the hospitals around me. But no one has gotten back to me. Also teach some Brazilian Jiu-jitsu on the side. It's tough but I'm getting by.

I'm in the same boat. It about a year since I graduated and as one person posted earlier there are certain states that are really dead for hiring right now. I happen to be in NJ and will totally vouch for that. Look because of economic situations right now opportunities are limited for new grads in a lot of country. There are nurses that would have liked to retired but can't because either their nest egg was destroyed or their significant other lost there job with benefit (perhaps lose of pension with it). So they are taking the place where you could have been. Also their are some nurses out there that hate nursing but because they know they would have a hard time find work in another field right now and can't afford to not have a job they can't leave either. Another person would may occupies a spot that might have been your in another time. Also let face it even though the economy is looking up it going to take time for businesses in general (including the business of healthcare) to get back into the swing of things. And even though there is a graying of America and we will need more healthcare workers. More and more hospital/medical centers/etc. are strictly for profit. So these hospitals are going to run on getting the most our of there employees (productivity) for the least off money spent. Basically overall there will probably be less work available than otherwise would be with what some would call "less efficient models." Granted I've seen on other threads the rate of burnout of nurses because of the strain. Of course a nurse quiting can cost a lot of money in terms of training and hiring and such. So maybe push productivity is not always in the best interest of the hospital/medical center. The last thing and the most obvious thing is that hiring/training/retaining a nurse is very expensive and can be costly to them when a new grad finds out within the first couple of months of working at job that nursing is not for them and quits. So I can understand to a certain extent why hospital/etc. are hesitant to hire with money in short supply. So there it it. This from my perspective is what is going on. And honestly I really don't have may words of wisdom to give. I can only say that you and I have to keep plugging away working to get our first RN job. I hope it more sooner than later but we will see. Good Luck to you and I wish you the best.

I been looking exactly for one year to the day as of this point. I'm a RN (diploma program.) have b.s. in finance as well. none. unless you count an externship that I've done. northern new jersey. 20 mins drive outside time square nyc proper. maybe 400 hundred. (I apply to everything. even if I don't really have a chance.) I will say that I did slow myself down in december and will take my time more when searching. 3 interviews with no calls back or rejection. Well measuring on the scale of death and dying by giraffe. ...I've reached acceptance of the situation. and since I have be somewhat trained to understand the economy. I can take a view that the current situation is just part the the process of our economy recalibrating itself to a "new normal." I think longer term the future will be much better for nurses and there will be enough jobs that are either made or become open so most that are looking for work will find it.

I live just out side of NYC in N. NJ. I have received all of 2 interview in the past year and no calls back. In one of two interviews I did I found out there were about 40 people vying for 5 positions. Also in all my unsuccessful attempts for employment my rejection letters said that one they looking for a BSN (I was a diploma student) or you need at least 1 year experience to apply for a particular position. I have applied every where in an 1 1/2 distance from my town. Only a handful of folks I graduated with have found jobs. So There maybe Millions of Nursing jobs somewhere in NY. But they don't seem to be where I'm at.

Update: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-28/u-s-economy-expands-amid-biggest-gains-in-consumer-spending-in-four-years.html 3.2% growth. Not too shabby.

Yeah. I get you on that. I been licensed for just about a year now and I've received nothing in the way of job prospects. I currently working in retail and I sure even if I get a job in nursing I'll be so rusty that I concern that I would just lose the job anyways because I probably forgotten a lot of my knowledge. It rather concerning to me the more time that I'm out. But I just can't give up, at least not yet. As for the Anti-grad attitude. I believe the economy is getting better and slowly you'll see more jobs open up as more RNs can retire or quit. So overall the future looks better (I think).

Honestly, Since I was not part of your nursing program so I don't know what type of information they gave you. But I found that just studying my handouts and slides from class worked better than any outside course I took. Just to let you know I took a review course that was part of my program (called the Rutgers review) and found it useless. So I just studied my class work and passed the NCLEX exam first time, in 75 questions, in 2 hours. So my program did teach me right.

Trust me I know you pain. I've been looking for a job for almost a year now (graduated in Jan 2010 from a Diploma program) and I got no prospects for work anytime soon. After looking at your profile I see your from CA. and from what I got from reading the tread on allnurses.com and other boards it really tough there. I can tell you from the east coast (NJ) it no picnic either. But with that said I think you should still try apply to new grad programs and perhaps even some other nursing jobs that my not seem to be open to new grads. Let me just say though I would not get crazy about applying...what i mean is take your time and don't rush to finish a application so quickly...basically take a deep breath and just slowly keep plugging away. On a side note. The U.S. GDP report is going to be out at 8:30am today and it look like a lot of folk are predicting a 3.5 growth rate. Thats pretty good if it happens. So I see signs that things are getting better out there. And as things get better, I think the jobs for nursing will slowly come back. And most of us that are looking for work will find it eventually. I wish you good luck. And I'm hoping for you.

Oh yeah OP I get ya. I had to drive to work last night (non-nursing job) and it was not an easy go. Actually I'm pretty use to driving in the snow (I'm a born and breed New Englander) and know how to play with my gears so I can drive/stop safely. But it not just me I have to watch out for. I don't know how many people I saw fish tailing and having to pull out of spins. It can be really scary out there. Well since your writing us here. We know your safe and that's really what matter. And to be honest if it between you job and your life (fired for calling out), well....... there are always other jobs.