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pingpong101
12 Posts
I have been on the fence on this one for 4 years now since I stated 1st year of nursing school. I eventually graduated and now have been job hunting for a year; I'm not considered a new grad anymore. I don't want to divulge too much information location wise but the city I live in is flooded with new grads. Many have gotten jobs, many have not and choose to move on. I'm thinking if I should be one of those that move on, however I'm really devastated that I feel like I gave out without putting a fight because I know my heart isn't in nursing (I don't think I'm a terrible nurse I just don't love the work environment, I can take care of patients and everything else, its just the really bad work environments I've seen so far and lack of support to new people) but I worked so hard to get my license. I have applied everywhere I can get to without having to move. I cannot afford to move both financially and emotionally. My family is everything to me, and yes if it means giving up to see my family even for a year, I don't think I can do it without turning crazy. They are my support and they are the reason why I got through nursing school. I have applied in every type of nursing as well ie; clinic/mental health/ LTC/ rehab/ what else is there.. and I'm just not getting anything. I had my resume proof read, redid my resume/cover letter is tailored for every position..the only thing I haven't really done is network because I am not a social butterfly that can get network skills right away. I have connected with a few of my past classmates but they too am struggling with job hunting or some have gotten jobs and have just advice me to keep applying. What more can I do now? Should I just pack my suitcase with this whole nursing career and try something else? I have been soo aggravated with this situation. I hope you guys can give sincere advice that's not too mean/harsh. I appreciate constructive advice though.