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I understand your situation since I found myself in a similar situation. A few months ago I interviewed at a place and they offered me the job on the spot. I left when I was suppose to be filling out paperwork and went home to think about it. In the meantime I got sick and finding a job was the last thing on my mind. After a few months passed I started to feel better and I called and asked if I could be reconsidered, they said yes I reinterviewed and was rehired. So just be honest your sick we are only human and by default get sick at times. Best of luck

cool, it worked this time around :)good luck:nurse:

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I have had no prior nursing experience at all, never been certified as a LPN or aide. I really had a tough time finding a job and applied a ton! I applied to jobs as a full time job basically, it was terrible. Hang in there.

YAY!!!!

Congrats Skyegirl!

To Nikkirnbsn, Don't give up yet!!! I graduated in Dec also passed my boards in Jan and just started my job. I applied to literally like 2000 jobs, things I didn't even want just in hopes to get a phone call. I had like 9 interviews and finally landed a job and started last week. Its really tough out there for new grad nurses. Hang in there :) Try to think of how you can better your cover letter, and make yourself stand out more. I learned that with the cover letter that you really want to fully direct it to that position. So I started only applying to peds jobs after a while because that is exactly what i knew I wanted so, my cover letter seemed to fit more appropriately. Then for the interview its good you had some practice, I felt like I needed the practice on how to best say who I am and my positive attributes. Its hard but hang in there:)

Thanks, I did apply to a ton of JOBS! And even had 9 interviews at random places nursing homes, doctor offices, psych ward, daycare. And finally I got a job that I wanted in pediatrics at an office :) Honestly hang in tight, and apply to different sites I got the most interviews from craigslist just as a heads up. Hang in there!

I am in IL that's where I got my job, I was living in CO and was having no luck besides at nursing homes that were an hr drive and wanted me to work every single weekend. Anyways, the job I got is at a pediatric office. I wanted to do peds so I am pretty happy. I found the job off of craigslist btw.

Hi, I wanted to let you guys know I finally got my first RN position. The offer came in today. For all the new graduates still struggling, please keep trucking away. I know it is very difficult out there and stressful. But I wanted to share to give you hope that they are still hiring Dec 2011 graduates :)

I would call back after you fax your resume, you can google the fax number and that will lead you to the phone number of the office. I would then ask for the hiring manager for nursing. And state you are very excited about the opening and you recently faxed over your information. I always fax more than my resume...the doctor office interview I faxed over my resume cover letter and a letter of recommendation.

I don't have any nursing experience as a RN LPN or aid. I did volunteer but it was many many years ago and only for a short time period, I still added it to my resume though. I really can understand your situation, I am also so nervous about new graduates! I gave up applying to hospitals and started applying to non hospital pediatric jobs office school nurse. I swear if I don't get an offer by next Friday I will also be so hurt. I have my bad days with the good in terms of applying thinking hopeful. The lady interviewing me on this upcoming wednesday asked if it was hard for nurses to get hired or something, it was out of no where and so I just stated from a new graduates stand point it has been difficult, there are positions in long term care but I am really focusing on pediatric position. She asked if I had other interviews I just said yes I did for other peds offices and school nurse this past week. I didn't want to give away too much info but I wanted to be honest and sound important :) I never thought I would be in this predicament either. I am actually right now in chicago near my parents house and my permanent address is CO, but I could only find a nursing home position in colorado and I really am passionate to work with kids and would not be happy living away from my family in Chicago and then on top of it landing a job in LTC. So I decided to come to Chicago my husband is in CO and I have a 23 month old boy. And I decided to just stay a few weeks here hoping to land a peds job. In the meantime my husband has been job searching he is an engineer for a postion in IL and I am hoping we both land a position next week. I am so hopeful but it scares me because every job that interest me I get turned down just because I am a new graduate RN with no experience. Its super sad! I will keep you posted if I get an offer. The school nurse position I know the hiring manager is out of town until Monday so I won't hear anything until then. I also know if she wants me she will hire me soon bc she wants someone to start at the end of may. I am also hoping that this part time peds job at the office will offer me a position. That interview is wednesday and I am going to bring questions with me printed out, my reference lists, letters of recommendation, etc. I just really need an offer its getting very discouraging and embarasing bc you always hear how nurses are in demand yet its like impossible to find a job. Hang in there!

I do agree that it depends on the agency, but I would be more prepared than less. And its always a good thing to have some great questions to ask to keep the conversation moving in the right direction. At the end of the conversation you can always say, "Well given my experience and qualifications do you think I am the right fit for the position?" and if they are concerned about lets say lack of experience than you can always come back with yes I may lack work experience; however, I participated in x amount of clinical hours and my instructors as well as my preceptor all gave me great positive feedback about my progress and how easily I've been able to adapt to the different units as well as communicate with staff and patients.

Hi, Don't panic yet! I am a new grad RN as well Dec 2011. I applied to numerous that's an under estimate lots of jobs, and am having such a hard time as well. I have landed a ton of interviews a ton meaning more than other new grads from our class, 8 total since Jan. However, I have not yet gotten an offer. However, I started taking a different approach. I started applying to only positions that I would really like to have. I ended up getting 3 interviews, 2 last week, 1 this upcoming week. Of course I will be disappointed if I don't hear anything, but at least its an interview someone interested. I started writing my cover letter directly concerning the position, instead of just highlighting my hard work through nursing school etc. Then on my last interview which was a second part interview I felt like ya I really do want this job so I was more excited unlike the interviews I had in LTC. I emailed a thank you and also mailed a shorter version thank you card in the mail. I am hoping to get an offer next week but who knows. Then I have an interview next week for another position that I would also really like both are peds jobs and am hoping I am turning the chapter of this nonstop applying and rejection letters in my email box that are super upsetting. I noticed that there are ads posted for long term care if you wanted to do that to apply in person, so I would walk in wearing a super nice outfit and have all of your materials with you resume, letters of recommendation, cover letter, list of references. But I want you to know there is a ton of us out there struggling as new graduate RNs getting jobs, so it doesn't mean your a loser, or your dreams wont come true. Just hang in there a bit longer. Apply writing those specific cover letters, see if there are any job fairs coming up, and apply on different kinds of sites instead of the generic monster.com. There should be a site for non profit new york city jobs, check out the redcross, and even craigslist. I wish you the best of luck, and am crossing my fingers that I land a job by next Friday. Otherwise I will need a pep talk on Friday!!! Before I start applying again.