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Do I have to move to TX first, and then to find a job? Because I also submitted application to TX hospital online. But I got rejection letters.

I graduated from ADN program in 2010. Couldn't find a hospital job. Later, I work in nursing home and later in home health for more than 2 years. I went back to school for RN-BSN. I got my bachelor's in Jan, 2013. I start looking for hospital job again. But the job market seems worse than before. I sent out so many applications that I can't remember. However, no response at all not even a phone call. I am not qualified for many new grad program because I have paid RN experiences. I am also not qualified for experienced RN positions neither; because I don't have one year acute hospital experience. I feel so frustrated that I invest so many time and money on nursing without a good outcome. This is my second career. I studied hard and work hard. I graduated with high GPA. I am never late for work all these years. My boss likes me. But no hospital would like to give me a chance. I don't know what to do with my career.

how's working in Texas compared in CA? Like nurse patient ration? work load? Thx

thank you a lot!

I graduated with BSN last month. It's really diffcult to find a hospital job in CA. I applied many new grad positions. Because I don't have any acute experience. No response at all even no phone call. I don't know what's wrong with my resume. Any input appreciated!

XX, RN, BSN Adds Email: Cell Phone: Education & Trainings XX University Sep 11-Jan 13 Bachelor Degree in Nursing Science XX College, Sep 06-Jun 10 Associate Degree in Nursing Science Associate Degree in Liberal Arts XX University Jan 04-May 06 Master of other major XX University, Sep 98- Jun 02 Bachelor of other major Clinical Experiences XX Home Health Apr 2011 - Current Case Manager Coordinate all aspects of patient's home health care Develop and implement plan of care ICD-9 coding Quality assurance Review OASIS-C Visit patients as needed Provide in-services for nursing staffs XX Convalescent Hospital Oct 2010 - Mar 2011 RN Supervisor Gave direct care up to 65 patients Demonstrated IV skills: started IV, performed IVPB, IVP, PICC line care, PCA pump monitoring Administrated medications, and narcotic counting Performed treatments: breathing treatment, suctioning, wound care, G-tube feeding, Foley catheter management Supervised LVNs and CNAs; managed daily staffing needs Honors & Awards Dean's List, XX University, 2011-2012 (GPA: 3.98/4.00) Graduated as the top student from nursing school, XX College, 2010 Kaiser Permanente Scholarship for Nursing Students, 2010 Dean's list, XX College, 2007 Graduate Research Assistant Fellowship, XX University, 2005 Volunteer & Community Services Breathe LA, 2012 Health Harbor LA, 2012 GWFHC, Food Bank, 2012 Jasmine Terrace Assisted Living, 2012 Administered Flu Shot, 2008 AIDS Walk, 2006 Key Skills & Certificates California Registered Nurse License (RN) Texas Registered Nurse License (RN) in process Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) Hospital Fire and Life Safety Certification Nurse Manager Certificate Developing Nurse Scientist Course Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access), Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks Language Fluently speak, read and write in English and Chinese

I have less than 1 year RN experience. Now I work in a small home health company. We have about 70 active patients. I am the only RN actually working there full time. I am doing OASIS coding, 485, QA, writing MD orders and patient coordination sometimes. I have a LVN new grad helping to type MD orders. I never see a DON. There is no experienced RN who I can look for help. Sometimes, I am kind of scared because I don't really know too many regulations about home health. Is this a normal situation or I will put my license in danger? The administrator always complain that they are losing money, who is the owner's wife. So they do not want to hire nurses with more experiences.