worried about not being able to find a job after school

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I just started nursing school and I'm working toward an ADN. I have been hearing a lot about new grads not being able to find work because of the recession. I try to keep telling myself that the recession will end and someone will hire me somewhere but it is really discouraging to hear this. Part of the reason I wanted to get into nursing was because I want to travel and people told me I'd be able to "get a job anywhere." It is upsetting to hear that that is not true.

I know I'm doing the right thing because I want to help people. Its not a matter of me questioning the path I've chosen. I'm just wondering how uncertain my future will be once I am an RN. And I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on things I can do while I'm in school to better my chances of being hired once I graduate.

Any words of wisdom are appreciated.

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Concentrate on school while you are in school. The future will take care of itself. Since you say you want to travel, that should suit your goal to find a job when you graduate, since many have to relocate to work.

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worry about school right now. thats it. when you get a bit further in, you wont have time to worry about anything else!

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My advice is to get a job as a nurse extern or CNA if you can. The only people I know from my class who have gotten jobs worked at the hospital as a CNA. Even those aren't finding it easy. Good luck with your studies.

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I ditto about worrying about school right now. Things can change quickly even in 6 months time. Even though things are tight in my area, most graduates found a job.

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I think that you should worry about school as well, and have faith that you will find a job, think positive.

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