Stupid looser nurse looking for work!

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Hi Fellow Nurses,

I am one of the nursing grads out there pounding the pavement in search of a job. Willing to work nights, weekends, any where; but, no one seems to want a new grad. I keep getting emails saying "thank you for your interest in our organization; but, at this time we are only interviewing candidates with strong clinical backgrounds..." I am tired of looking for work. I am tired of the rejection. I am tired of my family thinking that there must be something wrong with me if no one even wants to interview me. I can't believe I was on cloud nine when I got in nursing school, ecstatic when I graduated, on top of the moon when I passed my NCLEX - only to graduate with an unemployable degree! Every month I remain unemployed my skills wean and I am afraid that if I spend too long out of work I will have to relearn everything. Well, I am probably over reacting; but, thanks for listening.

Thanks Mzrainydayz, I followed your advice and redid my resume, started volunteering at a local free clinic and registered for an RN to BSN program....then I got the call and got a job. Guess hospitals only like to hire totally busy people.

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Hi B. RN,

You were totally right! I dressed up, prepared copies of my resume and certifications and went to the interview after getting the rejection letter. Not only did they interview me; but, I received a job offer from them a week after the interview! So glad I went! Of course I accepted that job offer with glee and I have now gone from a sad loser nurse to an excited employed nurse in just a matter of days. I guess whenever you get really down you just have to wait it out and things will get better.

I can't believe that the job applying and interview process got me so down. It has been so long since I have gone through looking for work. Hopefully this post will help other because I got some really good advice here.

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I am so happy for you Krispy Kritter!!!! I am in the same position you were in. I graduated in December 2015 and still no job! Trying to stay upbeat and change something about my job search approach each week. Sacramento where I am is so saturated with New Grads but my husband has such a good job here and you can't beat the wages! Wish me luck!!!

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Specializes in ICU, Postpartum, Onc, PACU.

I'm sorry I don't know what to tell you except you're not alone. I had a friend who graduated with his BSN who worked at Starbucks because he couldn't get even a CNA job after school. I don't understand it. I also don't understand why someone with my experience can't get interviews either (if it weren't for travel nursing right now, I'd be a bum on the street because I'm in the same boat) and I've even applied to new grad jobs! :confused:

Something will come along though, so just keep looking. I've even called managers and bothered them (since that's worked in every job I had before nursing and even a few since!), but no dice. Keep us posted and we'll throw you a virtual party when you get hired! xo

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Specializes in ICU, Postpartum, Onc, PACU.
Hi B. RN,

You were totally right! I dressed up, prepared copies of my resume and certifications and went to the interview after getting the rejection letter. Not only did they interview me; but, I received a job offer from them a week after the interview! So glad I went! Of course I accepted that job offer with glee and I have now gone from a sad loser nurse to an excited employed nurse in just a matter of days. I guess whenever you get really down you just have to wait it out and things will get better.

I can't believe that the job applying and interview process got me so down. It has been so long since I have gone through looking for work. Hopefully this post will help other because I got some really good advice here.

I hadn't read this post (just hopped right to the last page like a goofball) when I posted so CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cheeky:

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