WHY can't this PN grad land a Job?!

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I graduated this past June from a PN program and waiting to take my boards. I haven't been able to find a job at all. AT ALL. I'm not even gettin ga phone call and I'm getting really frustrated. I applied to those accepting new grads and same thing. In fact, I applied to everything, home care, health aid, receptionist...nothing. I'm really worried that I won't get a job and I can only rely on my savings for so long. is anyone having the same issues in the hampton roads area? i'm getting frustrated and feel beatdown and that my hard work was for nothing. anyone have any advice as to whereelse to look and how to deal?:confused::crying2::confused::crying2::confused:

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Lot of places are not hiring new grads AND the new grads they are hiring ALREADY have passed the NCLEX!! (Not being rude) but why hire someone that hasn't passed the NCLEX yet??? If they do hire them prior to NCLEX and that person fails, then they can no longer work. Puts the hospital back at square 1 of having to go out and hire someone. Best of luck

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When are you taking boards? You might get a better response after you pass them.

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Flames: you're right and have a point, I just wish that they would put that on the job description you know?

Lunah: i am still waiting for the paperwork, it's been a month and i haven't gotten anyhthing.

I got a job working privately for a family so that will have to do i guess on the bright side I'll be getting more experience? I'm sorry to you guys for sounding abrupt and upset, i've been out of work for more than a year and for me to not getting any responses is really getting to me. my savings can only last so long before i become a burden. you two have a point though, i'll just wait and HOPE and work at passing th efirst time so i can get on with it

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In years past, probably starting in 2009, hiring has really slowed down for new grads! I graduated in May 2009 and some of those classmates still do not have a hospital job that they are searching for! So your up against them, and they have passed the Nclex! Keep studying and get that nclex in ur rear view mirror

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you're right flames. thanks, just a moment of frustration

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