ready to give up

[Fruit Sucker]

I graduated last month from my program, and I've applied to a number of jobs (out of state) and been rejected by them. I made the effort to get to know the hospital, get to know the recruiters, and I seem to do well/be liked by them. Then I get the email that I haven't been selected. I think it may be because I just have an associate's and am working on a BSN.

I already feel burnt out because for each of these positions there's a huge amount of work involved. For one of them, I had to take a battery of seven tests online that was exhausting. They all seem to have these sets of exhausting hoops to jump through, you can't just send your resume and references. I do well on the tests, and then it turns out to be a waste of time.

I'm ready to give up already and just go with any place that will have me. I'm applying for jobs in North Carolina...anybody know of anything there? Should I just give up until I get my BSN in another year? I'd hate to stay in NYC, but maybe if I can get a position at one of the hospitals where I did clinicals, well, maybe that's my only choice.

Comments, ideas, words of encouragement appreciated.

[CrunchRN, ADN, RN]

1 month is not really long at all when job hunting. You need to just keep at it. This is how it is in the real world of employment these days. And you cannot afford to be super picky when getting your 1st year of experience.

I hope that does not sound harsh and I wish you only the best, but it is the way it is not just in nursing, but in almost all professions.

[SierraBravo]

Trying to get a job where you did clinicals is a good idea. NYC is a tough place to find work right now, several of the hospitals that are hiring state on their websites that they are specifically looking for BSN's only. The sad reality of the employment scene today is that sometimes it comes down to who you know. Have you checked with your school? Do they have career counselors that can help with finding a job? Otherwise, keep applying; sometimes it's a numbers game.

[akomismo]

For new grad average time to get a job is 3-6 months. Better work on ur bsn first because their is too much competition if ur only adn, employers now prefer bsn.

Welcome to the real world of nursing employment :)

[Theor23]

Do NOT give up! From my personal experience from what I've seen/heard, it will take time! I know several people with BSN and cannot find work. Even having my CNA, EVERYWHERE I go..."need 1 year experience" So, either you need to KNOW people, or get EXPERIENCE. It drives me crazy, be willing to work at places that suck just to get experience.

Now...I've not tried this but I have NO idea if this will be successful. This is if your eager to get a job I suppose?

Create a profile of yourself on a blogger account. Create a couple tabs, resume, who you are..ect. Brand yourself!?. Just having a resume to me stinks...do something different.

[ThePrincessBride, MSN, RN, NP]

I have a friend who took six months to get a nursing job. And she has her BSN.

Have you even taken your nclex yet? I graduated last month and just got my att last week.

[guest769224]

OP, I can tell you, there are at least 100+ RN job openings here in Salt Lake City and they are all ADN friendly.

If you're open to the idea, PM me.

[CTnewgrad826]

I wanted to add that a nursing job application process isn't easy, you're not applying to the pizza place down the block, you're applying to a carer. There's going to be tests and narratives and so much more. If you get hired, there's going to be even more paperwork and classes and tests. If you feel burnt out just from applying I can only say good luck to you. Not trying to be rude in any sense, just giving you the reality of it. Don't give up though! It took me 4 months to find a job and that was fast for a new grad! Good luck, keep going!