kiwi111

Hello, I've been a long time reader of AN but just recently joined. I graduated in the summer and got licensed in the fall for my RN. Now I hear it's not anything new but it's been 6 months since I was job searching and I'm getting nothing. I've had ...

Oh my your exactly like me personality wise I don't have thick skin so I get trampled a lot for being "nice". My nursing instructor also told me the same thing. She said I'd get bullied for sure, Worse part is i'm a new grad. I have nothing to back m...

Have you passed your NCLEX already? I think it's okay I don't know personally but I've heard someone took 3 years before they took NCLEX (They got pregnant and raised their kids first). She managed to still get a job after but she had to wait a long ...

Haha I had thought it wouldn't count. Thanks for your advice springchick! I will try my best and keep on truckin'

I'm in sticky situation as well after graduating and getting no job. It's probably best to apply earlier when you can. Good luck.

@ED Nurse I never "meant" to say I applied to xx amount of jobs because I didn't intend to it was just redundant. Also YOU don't have to be a mindreader because guess what? I actually pointed out that I only got 2 interviews yes interviews not positi...

You are quite right! New grads are a dime a dozen in my city. It's hard to get an interview anywhere. Unless you move up north or willing to relocate which I can't do because I don't have money yet, family, and the fact that cities farther away still...

From my area I won't get specific but unfortunately after half a year we can't apply to a new grad program anymore. Hence why I don't have a job still since grad, I missed my opportunity. But I wish you good luck! I'm sure your psych experience will...

I've been following your thread, just wanted to ask if you sticked with med surg still? How are you feeling about it now?

I have no idea if it was a bit more lenient a couple of years ago in psych for new grads without experience but every job postings I've seen in psych mandated minimum 1yr in mental health experience. Even for PRN work. This is the major reason I'm he...

Thanks Bunny. I'd love to keep in touch with you but I don't think I can do messages yet until I hit a certain amount of post. I will be sure to message when I do though. No you're not alone! And I'm happy that I can talk with other people here that...

Thank you for your update! I'm in the same situation you were 2 years ago now too. I've had a lot of anxiety and depressive episodes and absolutely no job experience. I'm happy to hear you got a job in psych though and liking it! Like hilbub mentione...

I agree completely. I don't think I'd ever act rude to a patient despite how bad some has treated me. But there are more multiple facets in nursing that made me not passionate about it. A nurse actually mistreated me because she claimed she did not s...

I think it boils down to how proactive your daughter is though too. Sure the fancy school name is good resume material but if she's anything like me that's very passive, it will be hard getting into a job despite the fancy school credit. I understand...

Hi you must be my long lost twin. Both you and bunnynurse. I haven't found a job yet in nursing and I do want to try it out because of what bunynurse mentioned "student loans". I'm considering going back to school as well but maybe not for a degree a...

Please read properly before commenting so harshly. I did NOT only apply to two jobs. I lost track of how much I've applied to already. I meant to say as Mavrick stated that I've only gotten 2 interviews. I've applied to plenty of new grad opportuniti...

Thanks for the insight Mavrick, I did have some experience (whatever this might count) in gen surg as a student and yes I agree that it's more hectic than driving however I might have to give some leeway considering how crazy drivers are in my city. ...

I don't think it's a liability if you don't let it be one if that makes sense. I have chronic fatigue as well and pain from my back but undiagnosed because my doctor referred me to a specialist but I chickened out. Basically if I have no work experie...

No I wouldn't knowing I'd have no job and that my back is already half broken despite just with school clnicals and no actual work experience yet. I would have pursued the "death inducing coma at cubicle work" as someone mentioned. Gotta love them cu...

Thanks for the reply calivianya, I know it makes absolute sense to get the license but because I'm so horrible at driving, and I'm such a slow learner, I keep negatively thinking about how long it would take me to get the license and draw me away fro...

Thanks for your reply RNinIN, It's very true. During the treacherous winter transit systems are very unreliable. I'm not sure about getting my own car as of yet, but I can certainly "share" one of the family car and insure with them. Do you have any...

I think one better than none which is my case. I love the elderly as well and I "think" I would be okay in LTC but I can't even find the opportunity for a job opening hiring a new grad RN most go for LPNs. I think it is best to go for the one yr expe...

I think you would still be in a better position than others with your 5 yrs exp in bedside. I recently graduated and aspire to have my own desk job one day but can't even find a job anywhere. I'm thinking of pursuing a different career maybe...

Its a difficult stage because some people say it's catch 22. If you apply early the more chances of you finding a job because your ahead in applying than your peers BUT most employers want someone registered already. It depends on each situation. My ...