What do I do???finanlly got a job but....

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Hey guys, am a new BSN graduate and i've been applying for a job since august 2011 but havent even got a single offer. Anyways, I just finally got an offer in different state but am sooo broke that I do not have any money to accomodate myself. I am very depressed over this because its been almost 5 months, no job and finally got an offer but no money for relocation and accommodation....what would you do if you are in my situation?

(PS: I do not have any financial support from family/friends. Nursing school was my way out but its soo hard because it seems as if nursing is failing me)

Specializes in Orthopedic, LTC, STR, Med-Surg, Tele.

Just a thought, but what about travel nursing? I think they give you a place to live, right? Or at least set you up with one.

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You said you got an offer in another state So, that means you drove there for an interview? How far is it? Can you commute (even if a long drive) until your first paycheck and then move?

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Travel nursing? Unlikely folks. As the OP stated, she is a new grad. As a new grad I would be ill-prepared to work in an OOS hospital. Agency nurses are hired to replace an employee.....both of those are experienced.

The Church idea is an excellent one.

Although I would not ordinarily recommend this.....how about a title loan? I took one out on my car to relo for a job once. They are horribly expensive compared to normal bank loans, but they give you $ when the bank won't. Just a thought.

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Thank you all soo much for your suggestions! I really appreciate them. @dudedette, I applied this position online. I have done many of the suggestions you guys mentioned, for instance, I have applied for over 150 jobs including nursing homes. In additon, I have applied to non-nursing jobs such as retail and yes babysitting as well but none have called. The job market is soo bad in Illinois is not even funny. I really thank you all for the encouragement tho, especially the one whom mentioned about calling the HR for accomodation. I have called them and they said they will let me know what they can do so am keeping my fingers cross.

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^^^^Also, a lot of companies will pay to move you to their state. You just have to ask them about it.

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Thanks Horseshoe, but the problem nowadays is that a LOT of companies are not hiring new grads to even ask about it.

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Thank you all soo much for your suggestions! I really appreciate them. @dudedette, I applied this position online. I have done many of the suggestions you guys mentioned, for instance, I have applied for over 150 jobs including nursing homes. In additon, I have applied to non-nursing jobs such as retail and yes babysitting as well but none have called. The job market is soo bad in Illinois is not even funny. I really thank you all for the encouragement tho, especially the one whom mentioned about calling the HR for accomodation. I have called them and they said they will let me know what they can do so am keeping my fingers cross.

I agree with you! the job Market for RN new grad in IL is freakin awful horrible!! I too was afford a job in different state. I prefer not to move but in this economy I think I might just have to suck it up and go. -_-

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