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I am looking to get into working with substance abuse patients. I did my preceptorship in a community drug-alcohol outreach program. Since then, I have worked a little in psych, and some LTC. I do not know how to make the transition from PRN LTC RN, and stay at home mom to full-time RN specializing in this area. Any advice would be appreciated! Thank you!

Thank you!! I am applying all over the country as I'm typing this. I will move anywhere!

Honestly, I have no idea if it will change anytime soon. I hope no one else experiences/feels the way I do right now. It just sucks! I do have some work history, but mostly in LTC, and that is why it is so difficult to get into acute care now. I am feeling so desperate. I need a job!

Hi. I am a RN, BSN, graduated almost 8 years ago. I was told recently, by more than one recruiter, that New Mexico is one of the best places for nurses to find a job. I live in Colorado, north of Denver, and am constantly applying, all over! For years! No job for me yet! I have also been told by these same nurse recruiters that CO, especially northern CO, is one of the most difficult spots in the country to land a nursing job. Wish you all the best!

Thank you so much. I am applying right now! I really appreciate your help.

I must say, I am an extremely frustrated RN. I graduated almost 8 years ago with my BSN, and have lived in northern CO almost 7 years. It is EXTREMELY difficult find a job here. I have put in countless applications all over northern CO, and all of Denver, and not one call back. Not one! We will be moving as soon as I get a job elsewhere since I am now applying for jobs all over the country. I have been told by a handful of nurse recruiters that CO, especially northern CO, is one of the most saturated areas for nursing in the U.S. One example of difficulty is the charge nurse in the TCU of my local hospital advertised a PER DIEM RN position-got over 100 applications!! WTH?! Colorado is not THAT great!! Wish you all the best!

Hello. I am new to this forum. I graduated with my BSN in 2003. I made the mistake of not going straight into acute care. I started out in a dementia unit, and have worked in adolescent psych and adult psych. In between these brief jobs, I have moved a couple of times, and have chosen to be a stay at home mom. Right now I am employed per diem with a LTC facility. I cannot find a job in an acute care setting. I am willing to relocate just about anywhere, and am currently submitting my resume all over the country. I am living in Colorado now, and have been told that this area (northern CO), is very saturated with nurses. I need a job, and am ready to get back into nursing full-time. Any suggestions? Cities that I might have an easier time getting into a hospital? Thank you so much for reading this!