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Wed, 07-26-2006 - 7:11pm

Hi everyone, I haven't posted in a while because I have been extremely unhappy and anxious lately. Feel like I gave up all hope on feeling better, getting a job, and improving my life. I guess you could say I am down in the dumps.

I have been applying for jobs since May and so far only 1 interview and many rejection letters. They either say I don't have enough experience, the job was given to someone else, or not interviewing yet. I am so frustrated with it all, I never thought it would be hard to get a job in this field. Where is the so called nursing shortage??

I have decided that hiding out at home and not socializing is only going to make things worse so I came back online to catch up with you all and hopefully get some support. I need to turn this around and be constructive. I'm not sure how I am going to do this for long because if I don't get a job very soon the internet will be gone along with the cable and telephone. Things are very tight financially right now, plus my living arrangements have become very uncomfortable and I am considering leaving my relationship *but* without a job I cannot afford a cardboard box to live in.

Thanks for listening,

Lisa

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In reply to: glitterngold
Wed, 07-26-2006 - 8:03pm

There is a nursing shortage, Lisa, but maybe not in your area. Have you considered relocating? Noone likes to think about that when they're financially strapped. However, in the shortage areas they're giving relocation allowances & sign on bonuses. Even our very small, rural area is giving $2000 sign on bonuses for just a one year committment.


I am sorry to hear about your situation. You are still a good nurse with a stellar performance in school. That's crazy to say you're inexperienced. I think the hospitals are paying so much to attract nurses, they don't have the money in their budgets for lengthy training. I'll keep you in my T&P's. Keep your chin up. Good luck & keep us posted. (((hugs))) jan





 

 


 



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Wed, 07-26-2006 - 8:21pm

Thanks Jan, I just really feel like I wasted 4 long years without a reward at the end. I do feel a sense of accomplishment for graduating with high honors and passing nclex *but* without a job it really doesn't mean much right now. The end goal was employment to support my family and I cannot pay bills right now or anything. All that sacrifice only to wind up in this situation, hardly seems worth it.

I know I am sounding really negative but that is how I feel. I continue to pray and apply for jobs, that's all I can do right now.

Hugs, Lisa

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Wed, 07-26-2006 - 8:51pm

hi lisa, i'm sorry things aren't going well for you...its hard when you're doing everything you can and you don't see results:(

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Wed, 07-26-2006 - 9:25pm

(((Lisa))) I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers.

Sheri Ann

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Wed, 07-26-2006 - 9:29pm

Thanks Heather, I think that is some great advice to concentrate on the positive. As hard as I think it's going to be that is exactly what I need to do. I just feel like time is running out, I have 3 girls to outfit for school very soon and mounting bills. I am making a list of things to do to change things around. I'll keep you posted.

((Hugs))Lisa

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Wed, 07-26-2006 - 9:40pm
Hi Lisa-
I just had a thought. Are there Staffing Agencies for Nursing? I always had good luck with them, they do the leg work and place you temp or perm so your not locked in if your miserable. Just a thought..
Good luck.
Donna
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Wed, 07-26-2006 - 10:28pm

Thanks Sheri Ann ... I can't help but wonder how things are going to work out, which increases my anxiety. I am going to keep looking and keep applying, not sure what else to do. In the mean time I need to work on myself and try to stay positive.

Hugs, Lisa

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Wed, 07-26-2006 - 10:33pm
Thanks Donna, The problem with temp work in nursing is that I am a new grad without work experience. They usually want a minimum of 1 year med surg for temp positions, but this is worth looking into just in case...Thanks for the tip...Lisa
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Thu, 07-27-2006 - 11:34am
Doing a little checking, Lisa because I want you working! LOL The local WIC office(Women, Infants & Children) hires new grads. You have to do some driving. The local Head Start & Early Head Start don't employ
 

 


 



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Thu, 07-27-2006 - 12:37pm

Thanks for some different ideas! I did some networking today and found out that the nursing recruiter is on maternity leave, that is most likely why I haven't gotten a call from the other hospital. I also heard a girl that I went to school with got a job there and quit already cause it was too much for her to handle! Is that good or bad news??

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Lisa

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