StayingHopefulRN

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1. Discouraged new RN

   StayingHopefulRN replied to NuevaRN's topic in New Nurse

   Keep your head up! I don't even have a job yet. I have been trying and trying to no avail. I had one call for a phone screening and they told me they preferred someone with more experience rather than a new grad. It hurt, but it's a step in the right...

2. Need advice about first RN job, TN, PA

   StayingHopefulRN replied to lilliebelle316's topic in Job Hunt

   Many hospitals will not even look at your resume if you have less than one year experience.

3. Need advice about first RN job, TN, PA

   StayingHopefulRN replied to lilliebelle316's topic in Job Hunt

   It really depends on the hospital/program. Most hospitals, nursing homes, LTC, etc. in PA want you to have your PA license before even applying for positions and even some new grad programs require a license. BTW, the Philadelphia area is saturated ...

4. Would it hurt me if I get a retail or minimum wage job while looking for an RN job?

   StayingHopefulRN replied to StayingHopefulRN's topic in Job Hunt

   Wow! I would be shocked too! Your stars definitely lined up! I'm hoping mine will someday!

5. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

   StayingHopefulRN replied to kieran07's topic in New Nurse

   I have been doing that and will continue to do it until someone sees my perseverance! Awesome advice!

6. Would it hurt me if I get a retail or minimum wage job while looking for an RN job?

   StayingHopefulRN replied to StayingHopefulRN's topic in Job Hunt

   Thank you everyone for all of your help! I was a nurse extern for a year and worked up until I could no longer because I was taking the NCLEX examination! I am trying very hard and have revamped my resume multiple times and had people edit it and suc...

7. Would it hurt me if I get a retail or minimum wage job while looking for an RN job?

   StayingHopefulRN replied to StayingHopefulRN's topic in Job Hunt

   I am hoping to hear back from a few hospitals I applied to. I have a revamped resume and I make new cover letters for every position I apply for. Hopefully someone contacts me! I definitely need the extra income! Best of luck to you!!

8. Would it hurt me if I get a retail or minimum wage job while looking for an RN job?

   StayingHopefulRN posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I am a new grad BSN in the Philadelphia area. It is extremely difficult for get a job here. It is estimated it will take me 6-12 months to land a job in this area. I have sent out at least 30+ applications and resumes and have only received rejection...

9. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

   StayingHopefulRN replied to kieran07's topic in New Nurse

   I have applied to many jobs in other areas such as nursing homes, LTC, and physician offices. It is very discouraging. I cannot relocate because I do not have the funds to do so and I rely on public transportation to travel. I am trying very hard.

10. Trying to find that Dream Job

    StayingHopefulRN replied to Stephpresley89's topic in Job Hunt

    I feel your pain. I've applied to everything and have been rejected from all of them. It's rough. It even hurts sometimes watching my friends get jobs, while I am spending about 6-8 hours a day searching for jobs. I just have faith that something wil...

11. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    StayingHopefulRN replied to kieran07's topic in New Nurse

    It's hard, but I am hopeful. We can always have faith. Our day will come.

12. Difficulty finding a job as a new graduate RN in Philadelphia area

    StayingHopefulRN replied to ShanR's topic in Job Hunt

    I am. It's awful! I've applied to 30+ jobs and not even an interview. Ugh this is frustrating.

13. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    StayingHopefulRN replied to kieran07's topic in New Nurse

    Philadelphia, PA Graduated with my BSN and honors on May 18, 2014 Passed NCLEX 7/1 I have BLS and I externed at a hospital for a year I have applied to about 30 or more positions All rejections even for a job at the hospital I externed at (worked h...

14. Unemployed Nurses (New and Experienced) in Philadelphia

    StayingHopefulRN posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hello All, As you can tell I am an unemployed RN (BSN) in the city of Philadelphia. As most new grads in Philly know, there is no such thing as a nursing shortage here. The major teaching hospitals here do not like to hire new to practice RNs while c...