Why so hard to find a job?

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I passed the boards 5 weeks ago, and still haven't heard back from all the applications I've sent out. With all the talk of nursing shortages, why is it so hard to get a job? Could I be doing something wrong? Did anyone else have trouble getting a job?

Specializes in EC, IMU, LTAC.

I live in Houston, which has about 6 nursing schools in the area. There is a huge glut of new nurses. Even the biggest county hospital has a waiting list of about 90 people. I traveled outside of the city limits and applied and now only hospitals, but smaller, less advertised facilities like LTACs. I'd call those places and get an interview set up almost immediately.

Flock to the suburbs. You'll have to drive, but it'll be experience.

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I am in the same boat as many of you, I live and went to school in philadelphia. I have been working at a sub urban hospital as a tech for 18 months in an icu. Unfortunately, they have very few jobs open, so i am forced to look elsewhere. After applying to five different hospitals and around 10 specific jobs, I have nothing to show for it! I am looking for tele or cc. I am 25, male and have a BSN from a respected University. Why is this so difficult?

EDIT - I have had my license since July 27th

Is there anyone out there who can take a look at my cover letter? It is the only thing i can think of that could be a weak link. Are registered users able to PM?

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Lol, thank you.

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Specializes in Pediatric Psychiatry, Home Health VNA.

Hi. I'm going on two months with my license and I've had two interviews...zero job offers. I'm in Massachusetts and really concerned I won't be able to get a job...even RI and NH don't have any positions open for new grads...

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I had a hard time finding a job also. It seemed a lot of places wanted experienced nurses. Finally I got acll back and interviewed. I did get the job and of course 2 other jobs called right after. It was about 7 weeks I was really spazing out!

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