I just graduated with my Associates in Dec.09 and I take my boards Feb. 25th!! I also received my Bachelors in Psychology.
I thought it would be so easy to find a job once I completed school, but I am having tremendous difficulty. I have been applying since August and at first, I was set on an ICU position. I have since lowered my expectations & am applying for any open RN position, & recently even applied for LTC (which I dont want to do at all). I've probably sent out 40 resumes & applications!! My excitement over graduating is slowly diminishing.
I did an externship in the NICU & on an ortho floor & I completed my mentorship in the CT/ICU at Shadyside UPMC dealing with open-hearts. :redpinkhe I have also been a physical therapy assistant & am currently an aid at Ruby Memorial in Morgantown, WV (which I could have a job at but it's just too far, especially with all these hospitals here!) I'm intelligent and I am a hard worker.
I am quite frustrated because I think I am a better candidate than most & some of the jobs I have applied for have been posted for months now & never seem to come down. Why am I not even getting an interview?!?
I have heard most of Pittsburgh is not hiring GN's, but I applied to St. Clair & when I called to check on my app. they told me they were. I realize Pittsburgh is saturated with nurses, but why are these positions still available? I am a perfectly acceptable placement. :)
I am guessing I'm not getting called because I am a new grad, or because I haven't taken my boards yet (but I have my Temp. Practice Permit), or because I don't have prior nursing experience. What do you think??
LisaJ_RN
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woohoo and congrats