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Thank you so much! It's seriously been so crazy. I just keep trucking along somehow. I know my path will take me somewhere eventually. :) At least that's what I keep telling myself.

Thanks for the advice! I didn't think of joining groups on Facebook. Also, It's hard to get certificates in anything such ACLS/NIH etc. when they cost money and I'm unemployed lol Bleh. But like I said above, I have an interview tomorrow so here's hoping

Thanks for your reply! Sorry for the delayed response. I have applied all over. Clinics, SNF, Hospice, Home Health, Hospitals. You name it. I've had a couple interviews since my post but still no luck. However, I am being considered as a new graduate even with my 9 months experience in TX. I have no experience here in CA as of yet. I do have another interview tomorrow for an Occupational Health Nurse at a hospital. Fingers crossed!!! :)

Hey! How are you liking your job? I have an interview tomorrow for an OHN position at a hospital and am new to the field. Just wondering what to expect for my day to day routines. I have seen a mix of different things and wasn't sure if I would be dealing with patients hands on or more of the paper work side of things. :)

Hello! Did you end up getting the job ?? I have an interview tomorrow for an occupational health nurse at a hospital and am not quite sure what to expect.

I'm an RN, and worked in a medical spa for 9 months in Texas prior to moving to SoCal. It took me 6 months to have my license transferred here, and now that I have my license I'm STILL unemployed. I've lived here for 7 months now and I have literally applied at every place that I can. I'm beginning to wonder if maybe this is a sign I'm not suppose to be a nurse? I don't have acute care experience so I'm unable to work at a hospital unless I get accepted for a new grad position, but all of the local new grads take those spots quickly as they have done clinical rotations there and/or have a foot in the door. I don't know anyone out here, so me having a foot in the door is out of the question. I have my BLS but that is my only certification. I wasn't required to have anything else at my old place of employment. I've researched classes and can't afford to take ACLS or PALS which is a requirement for a lot of jobs. Am I the only one struggling out here? Did anyone else go through anything similar and find a silver lining? Just seeking advice.

I definitely have considered a BSN completion program. I will expand my perimeters and see if that helps me land anything. Thank you for your reply!

Hey all! I'm new to this website but have frequented it when researching nursing stuff. SO here's my issue. I graduated in 2014 from Kansas with my RN, ADN. I never worked as an RN in Kansas because I moved to Texas right away and took boards there. I then worked at a medical spa for 9 months. It didn't end up being the type of place that allowed me to do many skills so basically I gave injections. I now live in SoCal, and after 7 months, I finally received my California RN License. I have applied literally ALL over. (Dramatic, but it feels like it for sure) I have had zero luck. I think I'm technically considered a new grad since I have no acute care experience? My question is how do I get my foot in the door for at least an interview? A lot of the new grad jobs are more in the OC/Irvine/Anaheim areas, and currently I am living in Menifee. So that's an hour 1/2 drive without traffic. One way. Would it be worth the commute every day? Until I could make enough money to relocate at least? Any words of advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.