QBoroRN

Hello everyone..I'm looking to get some feedback on the situation I'm experiencing now. I graduated with my BSN in May 2011, after months of searching for a job in my hometown, I decided to move away in order to work. I did that for a little over a year and it was quite the experience. I wasn't used to being miles away alone by myself and was missing home a lot. In addition to that, I made some mistakes on the job which led to me being fired. Now I'm back home and I have just received a job offer for home care that pays very little compared to the cost of living in my area. It's with pediatric patients on trachs, vents, g-tubes, everything. They don't pay overtime, your break has to be taken in the patient's home, they don't have benefits, they don't give you holiday pay, and as low as the RN rate is, if the case is RN/LPN split, they pay you the LPN rate. My issue is, I'm on unemployment right now. If I take this job I would be working to get paid the amount that I can collect at home. Or should I stick it out to have something current on my resume instead of the prospective employer looking at my last job as termination. I know it may sound like I'm a slacker, but after factoring in the tolls I've paid, the gas money, and the fact that the two days of orientation are not paid, I'm starting to wonder if it's worth it.

My interview was done in a room with three employees at their computer that were easily able to listen to my interviewer tell me all the reasons why she was not going to hire me. This is after literally one minute of skimming over my resume and asking me three questions. Not to mention the fact that she was eating a bagel and taking phone calls during the interview. Quite easily the most unprofessional/ bizarre interview I've ever had.

I would give it at least a week for them to get back to you. In the mean time, I would advise sending thank you notes to the interviewers. Good luck :)

I took the test in August

It took about 2 1/2 weeks after I got my results

I agree, it's everyone's free will on what they choose to read and what they choose to reply on.

If you haven't tried saunders, give it a shot. People that I know used it passed the boards the first time. Best of luck to you :)

GOOD LUCK!!! I know this site helped me greatly as well. Everything from the pvt to landing my first med-surg position 5 months later.

I don't think the salary requirement was a mistake. I put the same salary in my application and I was still interviewed and offered the job. In my opinion, I think your uncle is right. You have a degree that's worth money, so you shouldn't underestimate what you're worth. Just keep in mind the average salary for the area you are applying to and you should be fine.

Try upstate ny, hospitals there are definitely hiring. Upstate University Hospital has an open house on 1/20/2011 and I know for sure they are hiring new grads.

Congratulations!!! I also just got my official job offer today. I thought it was just me that felt things were turning around...there have been more posts from people getting jobs now.

Research the hospital! This definitely shows your interest in the hospital, not just the job. Also, I found that it helped me to have answers to the general questions that they ask such as your strengths/weaknesses, career goals, why nursing, why us...good luck!

I agree with the previous posts, it's your best bet to go to your supervisor

My school started us on the kaplan review class about 2 weeks after graduation which was helpful, gave us time to relax but not forget too much.

Saunders!!!!!!!! This book, (the 4th edition) was my best friend for 2 months lol I also did the kaplan review which helped because they were definitely harder than the real nclex questions. I was getting about 50-65% correct on their readiness tests and passed the nclex 1st time with 75 questions.

Good luck on your nclex!

I would say make sure you're prepared with whatever your school requires you to bring. Read up on the basic nursing skills and remain calm, you're not alone!

It's a cycle, what goes up must come down. It's only a matter of time before it goes back up. And I believe it's already picking up. More and more new grads I know who have been having a tough time are receiving interviews now and getting hired.

I agree wit indeed.com, they were the only helpful job search site for me.

Congratulations that's a great hospital to work for!

I would definitely give upstate a try, I was just offered a position there. It's hard work but make sure you're doing what you can to gain experience and make sure you're practicing your interviewing skills. Best of luck :)

I don't know why it continues to amaze me at how negative people can be. I see someone trying to be positive and all some people can do is complain. -- I completely agree with this part. I personally found the post to be VERY uplifting. It's a refreshing way of thinking about the way things are in the world. There's a bigger picture to look at and that's the fact that nothing stays the same forever. We're going to get out jobs, it just takes time.

I graduated a 4 year university debt free due to my (single) mother's hard work and diligence, my own contributions, and the scholarships I earned. It's been hard enough to find a job but to God be the glory, I know it could be a lot worse.

This is exactly the same situation I'm going through. This agency promised work giving flu shots and despite the stories I would hear of other nurses not getting paid, I did continue working for them until mid November. From October until now I was only paid once. I have gone to the state labor department and they said as long as you're not making $900/week as a professional then you have a valid claim. I'm going to file my application form and pray for the best. I knew this particular agency was shady from the beginning, but nothing is going to stop me from getting what's rightfully mine.

Graduated May 2010, thankfully I did a flu shot gig and I just started doing home visits so all hope is not lost. I'm just looking forward to a full time position, hospital or anywhere for that matter.