akinzele

I've been having a tough time getting a job also. How do you like working in a nursing home? How is the pay?

I have applied at hospitals mostly. I called some of the home health agencies in the area and was told that i needed at least 6 months med-surg experience in a hospital to apply. I have contacted some nursing homes also and i was told the same thing which is why i really concentrated on getting a hospital position. I did try worksource and got help with my resume to no avail. The problem is i keep being told i need experience but no one is willing to hire me to get that experience and the more time that passes the harder it gets to obtain employment, it's very frustrating. I do appreciate your reply and the suggestion. I will try again with the nursing homes.

I am an RN in Jacksonville Fl, i received my degree in December 2007 and my licence April 2008 on the first try. I have not been able to find a job for 3 years, I did not think there were others going through the same problem that i am. Everyone i spoke to cannot believe that i am unable to gain employment as a nurse, they are usually shocked. I have been actively searching for 2 years with not even a call back, it is so disappointing and depressing. At this point i am not sure what i am doing wrong or how to proceed with my "nursing career". I think i may have to go back to school which is something that i am not looking foward to, it was difficult enough getting my degree. I would appreciate any advice or help from anyone out there in the nursing community. I am so happy to hear that you have an interview though, it gives me a little bit of hope. I hope you did get the job you were interviewing for.