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... I guess no one was willing to take a stab at it

Most of the jobs I have applied to have been online. They stressed applying online and the HR seems rather strict. So, I'm not sure if calling would be the right thing to do? I've only heard back from 2 so far (that was a while ago) I'm just wondering if I should go ahead and call the HR and check up on my status? Would it be best to call HR or directly the nurse manager? :confused:

Hi, I'm also from the Hamilton area. I graduated prior to you and am still looking for a position. Do you have any tips or know of any places looking? Thanks so much

Hello all, I'm a little confused as to this whole landing a nursing job thing I was told my initial cover letter and resume were very generic...that it didn't set me apart or have enough "me" in it. So, with the help of something I tweaked it... and highlighted aspects of my final clinical rotation- which I really enjoyed. The issue I'm having is... while I think my new cover letter and that sounds better... I am not getting any call backs... With the "generic" one I at least received 2. So right now I am beyond confused and just wondering if anyone would be able to give me a hand and critique mine? Thank you so much I'm an RPN grad (Ontario, Canada)

Hi, No I didn't. Canadian spelling

ahhh this was more of just my basic cover letter. I didn't think it was that bad (ha) but thanks everyone for the feedback so far. I'll tweak it in the morning.

so, i'm a new rpn grad... have been out of school for about 4 months now... i have been searching for a nursing job and registering for additional courses. i have a friend who is constantly saying he is getting call backs (but he declines because he already landed a job)... but he has the same experience as me... his resume/etc is not much different..(maybe it is because he is a male) even on a floor.. where i networked and etc.. he got called for an interview. i was just wondering if maybe it was something to do with my cover letter or something. trying to stay positive here's my cover letter: sammy fake 123 madeup ave south ,on (905)123-4789 [email protected] august 09, 2011 dear hiring manager: i am a recent graduate from the mohawk college practical nursing program. i have passed my cpnre and expect to receive my registration any day. during my academic years, i have gained clinical experience in medicine, surgery, rehab, long-term care and psychiatry. also, my experiences gained through my clinical placements have given me the confidence to provide efficient patient care and the ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals. these skills, coupled with my compassion, patience, patient advocacy and on-going educational development are what i offer as an eager soon to be registered practical nurse. i would be honoured and excited to be a part of your team and contribute my skills to your health care staff and patients. my enclosed resume will provide you with further information regarding my related experiences. i am looking forward to hearing from you. i can be reached at (905) 123-4568 or by email at: [email protected]. thank you for your attention and consideration in this exciting opportunity. sincerely, sammy fake

I was wondering about that... but many facilities (even the place where I did my pre-grad clinical rotation [where I networked and etc]) she stressed applying online and only online). I guess it depends what type of place you wanna work in thanks again

Hey :) the course isn't bad at all. The first yr and 2nd yr (aside from pre-grad) you have to wear a light blue shade of scrubs. I also would invest in a good stethoscope. as far as books go... I have them all + a ton more. anything else... feel free to ask

alright, thanks everyone for the great tips. I'll get on that tonight :)

as do I ...

I'm an RPN new grad (Canadian). I officially graduated in June. Finished my pre-grad in mid-April and have been applying to jobs ever since. I have passed my exam and just waiting for the whole registration process. I honestly have not seen many job postings. But I'm trying to somehow stay positive and hopeful and know that hopefully soon something will come my way Anyways, I'm considering putting my resume/cover letter on an online job search site. Would it be a bad idea? if I do... should I take my # off or what

I graduated from the Practical Nursing program @ Mohawk/McMaster (Hamilton, ON). I was previously in the BScN program (don't ask... long story) I've been apply for jobs since about mid april. Graduated June (officially). Wrote my exam in May - passed. I'm now just waiting on the police check so I can send my registration in. I'm also taking an ECG intrepretation class then following up with an ACLS course (already registered for both). I'm not really getting any call backs from employers or really any major feedback. I did get a call back from a summer position- but they wanted me to be licensed (registered). During my pre-grad.. I thought I networked, and made a good impression. I spoke to the nurse manager, she put my name down and etc. I have applied to a few positions where she is also a nurse manager. I didn't get an interview. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong... All I see are jobs for home care. I currently do not have my own car so that is out of the question. What if this keeps going on... where I apply apply and apply and don't hear anything back?? Most of my close friends from school have landed jobs at their pre-grad place. I don't know what the heck I'm doing wrong I'm trying to stay positive and I'm praying something comes my way. I just keep comparing myself to everyone and I hate that. I just want to work as a nurse Does anybody know of any positions/places looking for RPNs (Hamilton area)

I'll try to keep this as short as possible (but I think it will be hard) I just turned 24. Right after highschool I went into a BScN program (entrance scholarship) at a top university. 3 years into the program things at home got really rocky. My mom was pretty much a bully and her boyfriend was a disgusting pig. My mind was anywhere but school. (While I liked nursing, it was more my mom's decision (since I guess to her I would most likely find a job "easily" and be out of her hair...) I've always been a top student but during about 3rd year my grades started slipping. I was just not focused on school... I felt like I was living in a constant hell- going home to a mom who has been the meanest person I have ever encountered. I know you are responsible for your own grades and etc and you really shouldn't put blame on other's but I mean no one really has any idea what she would say. There I was at a top university and she would STILL continue (24/7) to call me every name under the sun, she would even let her boyfriend do so. So, my grades slipped pretty bad. I took a year off. Seriously the worst year of my life. I worked a couple dead end jobs and as time went on my mom only got worse. During that year I applied to get back into my program... I was then put on a waiting list- I kept calling, praying and calling and I didn't hear anything back. The academic advisor suggested me to fast track through the 2 year RPN (sort of like a LPN) program...... And my mom went seriously. I honestly believe there are no devils in hell, they are all here. So, I take this program and I graduated and passed the registration exam. I have been applying for jobs for about 3+ months and haven't hardly heard anything back. I live at home currently and not a day goes by that mom doesn't remind me of what happened. She calls me a retard, a fck up every single day. She compares me to everyone. I KNOW all of this... does she think I don't think about it! Everytime I even long on to Facebook I see all my friends from school who are now RNs with really amazing jobs... and here I am unemployed and hearing this on the daily from my mother. Btw, I have recently lost my grandparents. I'm an only child... My mom is really the only "family" I have. I am dealing with the stresses of praying and waiting for a job to pop up while hearing this negativity from my mom. How do I deal with this? It's making me literally insane. ps. I want to eventually finish my BScN... I just really need to work and somehow move on with my life.