JennyMae

I graduated in 2012. I was not successful in getting a hospital position for acute care. I got interviews but couldn't land a job. so, i took a home health position. I loved it, but my car didn't. And there was excessive amounts of paperwork to complete "off the clock" before I could get paid for visits. After 6 months of Home Health I took an education position at a technical school. Again I love it but I can't work 72 hours a week for a 40 hour paycheck. Now anything I apply for they want 1-2 years of acute care previous experience. So YES!!! You need acute care experience from the employer perspective.

I graduated in 2012 and had an acute return of RA. subsequently i haven't been able to get hospital experience. I've had 6 months of home health experience. i love it, i can manage it but it kills my car. has anyone here had a similar experience? If so how have you handled your situation? I already know I cannot do nursing full-time due to the RA. And I'd put away the dream to be an ARNP due to the low immune system. I cant' be around patients who are contagious. so I have to find a way to work with what I've got, and make it good. all suggestions are welcome.

I'm very interested in PH...but that floor experience...can I get into PH without acute care setting experience?

So...as a GN with a valid RN license, uninterested in hospital work...where do I find an employer? It seems that "golden year" for floor nursing if not 2 is the ticket to moving out of the acute care setting and into a specialty. Even wound care centers want nurses with at least 2 years so it seems from the job listings I've read. I want the oppertunity to assess patients and provide care but the nurse to patient ratios combined with the pace of the hospital setting is not conducive to me and I don't think it's really safe for the patient or my license. Any suggestions are welcome.