So, who else is terrified of graduating and facing the real world?

[Work in Progress]

After reading endless threads on AN about the job market, hearing that the Dec 09 grads in my area don't have jobs yet and not getting an interview for the only new grad program in town I am extremely terrified to graduate. I really don't know what we will do if I don't get a job. I mean the threat of actual homelessness is a real possibility. I am working now as a Nurse Intern, but I cannot continue working there after graduation (not even before I take the NCLEX, isn't that lovely?). I know it is the same old complaints we have seen a thousand times on this site, but I am literally scared out of my mind.

It feels good to put that on paper and know it will be read by people who understand and may feel the same way. As you all well know, no one really gets how bad it is for a new grad RN out there in the world. I have done so many things throughout school to be a promising candidate, but as I read in someone's post, I can't just get 10 years of nursing experience to put on there- and that is what gets you through the door. I know eventually I will get an RN job, it is just the waiting, the uncertainty and the dwindling savings account that really makes it feel hopeless.

Anyways, as we 2010 grads are approaching the end and should be extremely excited, is anyone else feeling quite depressed about the future?

[dudette10, MSN, RN]

Because I'm married and not totally responsible for income, my terror comes from wondering if I can get as much out of nursing school that I need to be somewhat successful as a new grad nurse. I'm terrified that I will have spent all this money and time, only to crash and burn in a real job.

[mb1949]

I am scared as well two weeks to graduation and then finding a job, which in the NYC area is well daunting to say the least. I also am a little nervous about the responsibility, not having my CI as a backup, do I really know enough to do this on my own? I am overjoyed that this roller coaster ride is over but I have moments of sheer panic.

[sunrock]

Some hospitals are hiring north, send me a private email, in the mean time google up indeed.com, and health source for nyc, those last 2 hospitals closing made things harder for the nyc area.