josh2

Taking a job just to take a job will rarely make you happy. Accept the offer if you like the position, the environment, etc.

There is still a shortage of nurses in most smaller cities. Most hospitals are training facilities or have relationships with RN programs to hire their new grads. It might be a bit harder to get into one of the hospitals if you don't have connections, but a little experience can get you in in the future. I think most RN jobs are $20/hr and up, this is just an estimate. Also, don't let the numbers scare you. Syracuse has a very low cost-of-living.

I'd bet that most of your RNs, supervisors and managers at your current facility previously worked at hospitals. THEY will be your references when you try to get into the hospital, once licensed. In bigger cities, where the markets are fulll of capable nurses, you need to network. Finding the right job is all about who you know, and who you bl.....

Your inability to communicate anything lost you the job(s). If I ask you a question, and you try to give me the run-around, I don't need any other information from you. People make mistakes. People need to constantly learn new skills. Some people can't do every job. There is nothing wrong with telling a potential employer of past failures. It shows you've recognized a weakness, and usually means you will try to correct and prevent similar situations in the future. A good response would be, "After a short time, I realized I was not ready for the busy rehab floor. Unfortunately, due to staff numbers, I could not receive the necessary on-the-job training required. Since then, I have taken online courses and attended seminars to help me prioritize and be more comfortable in different situations I may face. I believe this is no longer a weakness of mine, and I'm proud of the efforts I put in to continually improve my skills as a nurse."

During this background check, they will call your previous employer. Your boss is writing a letter of recommendation but will not vouch for your time worked?

Seems like you are trying to come up with more reasons why you are not working than you are trying to find a job. Get creative. You dont have to work at just a hospital. What other facilities are in the area? Nursing Homes?

Confidence - Go in there with the mindset that you are a lock for the job, and YOU are the one deciding if you want to work there. As far as leaving your last job - be honest. You don't have to be detailed, but let them know, you wanted more training and it was not available. You did not have the support staff you needed to be a good nurse. Be clear that you are determined and this is the line of work you desire.

NYC/LI (any big city, really) is flooded with all types of Nurses. You'll have to get creative with your job search.

Job hopping and long gaps in resume are holding you back. There are plent of jobs out there, they just might not be your ideal job. Keep applying, good fortune will come.