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I applied to 2 subacute facilities (separate times, different facilities) near my place (SoCal). BTW, I am a new grad as well. During my interviews, it was going so well that both of them are willing to hire me. But as soon as they mentioned the job description -that I would be the only RN on the whole falicity (one is a 45 bed, fully occupied; the other is 60-bed) night shift, with just LVNs and CNAs- I turned it down. In as much as I would like to work as an RN already, I didn't want to compromise the patient's safety nor my hard-earned license. I was devastated. I wanted it so bad.

@ kaufer01: Thank you for your kind words. I really need it. So I say the same thing to you- don't give up and stay positive. =')

@ LaSalleRN: I hear you. Its just so frustrating. Just as to not have employment gaps in my resume, I take whatever healthcare job comes my way. Also, I'm taking up all sorts or certifications hoping this will give an edge in my job hunting. You might want to do the same thing? =(

I live in South California. I got my license last February 2011. I had to work as a home health aid even after getting my license because there are seriously no opportunity for new grad nurses here and I had to pay rent and other bills. It was tough. The finally I landed my first job as an RN after 4 depressing months. It was as a Summer camp nurse fir kids. The contract was for 2 months only since Summer is officially over and school has started. So now I'm back at job hunt. I have been attending certification classes, been volunteering in a doctors office, and now I'm working as a hospital sitter just to have an income. I can feel my morale slowly going down the drains. In fact I would even consider applying for CNA in a decent hospital just to get my foot in the door. (what do u guys think?) If that's not enough, I don't drive yet. I don't have car. I dot have family here so I don't have alot of networks. I'm really feeling so down right now. I'm so tired. ? I know what I am capable of as a nurse and I am really a hard worker, have a friendly personality, good communication skills, superior grades in college (Even topped the entrance exam at 98%, BSN), etc. If only they give me a chance. ? Sorry for the rant. It's starting to get into me again.