Unemployed New Grad

[mitchell79]

Should I apply to medical assistant jobs?

I have been applying all over the place in Maryland and turned up nada (9 apps sent; 7 on the way). I am an ADN and it is mostly BSN preferred or 1 year experience. I did a 13 month accelerated program which left no time for internships. I take care of my sick mom and can't move so I'm not sure what to do. The sucky thing is the hospital up the road from my house has build a new wing and they have over 100 RN jobs available... 6 of which are for new grads. I plan to go for my BSN next fall, hopefully that will make me more marketable. I'm just so unsure and disheartened, unemployment is the last thing I thought I would have to worry about. Also, if ONE more person say, "I thought they needed nurses...there is a big shortage" I'm gonna scream.

[Music in My Heart]

I think its more of "DO YOU KNOW SOMEBODY" than what's your experience.or your resume will be put in the trash bin.

There's some truth to that.

What I see is that it's a combination of "do you know somebody" AND the kick@$$ combo of experience, schooling, and GPA. Neither by itself is sufficient...

[Ms. BSNRN]

Hi,

I am located in NY but I believe it is true with shortage of nurses. However, I do believe that it depends on what region you are located in. Another thing that might factor in not finding a job is experiences which most school give you when you are in the program. I'm not sure about other schools but in my school to become an LPN or an RN you must do in b/w internship that the school assign you to when studying nursing so when you graduate you are ready for the work force. I think maybe it has to do with being a ADN.. I guess that's considered a diff kind of nurse.. usually RN and LPN are abundant.

I am actually going for my LPN then get into the RN program.. right now at the hospital all postions are frozen but RN positions.. they are in definite need.. as for LPN usually its homecare settings but they're always hiring as well.

I guess b/c you didn't have experience while in school that's why its harder to find something.. the only advice i can give you is to move..

Honey I am not sure where in NY you live.....but there is a hiring freeze for all new grads! I live in the NYC. Trust me on this....I have a Bachelor's, license as a RN (pass my boards with 75 questions 1st time), graduate with all sorts of honors, and is a member of all sort of organization, did the internship thing etc....and there are no jobs......looking for a while.....there is a freeze and not until lifted, the hospitals nor nursing homes are not interested