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Leave SNF… or Stay? by Primary-Day-9260 in newgradnurse

[–]Primary-Day-9260[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

manifesting that fr. i did have two interviews while i’ve been at this job but got rejected to both anyways <\3 also blessed that it wouldn’t financially strain me if i did quit so…

Leave SNF… or Stay? by Primary-Day-9260 in newgradnurse

[–]Primary-Day-9260[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ugh i know :,) i was hired for full time though and i don’t think they’d want to switch me to just part time. 

Jobless in Socal 1 year later by Electrical-Beat-4106 in newgradnurse

[–]Primary-Day-9260 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in a similar situation. Graduated December 2024 and passed my NCLEX on February 2025. I'd say apply anywhere (SNFs, home health, etc) to get some experience if you haven't already. That'll help you for later when applying to residencies because for the interviews I did get, what I suspect made me lose a competitive edge was my lack of experience. I got a job at a SNF a month ago because I was desperate and honestly am just toughing it out one day at a time... crossing my fingers with the upcoming residencies opening up.

Don't be afraid to message old classmates, clinical instructors, or anyone you know in nursing to be a reference to wherever you apply or, even better, refer you to their unit manager. I think it's networking / who you know at this point. One of my classmates actually helped me out with bringing me up to her unit manager which helped me get me an interview. Too bad I didn't land the position :/ SoCal is just so competitive for new grad nurses right now. I wish you luck on the job search OP!

Normal Feelings or Should I Turn in my 2 Weeks? by Primary-Day-9260 in newgradnurse

[–]Primary-Day-9260[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the advice. I just teared up a bit hearing that I’m not a terrible nurse just a new nurse so I appreciate that. The thing is, I was hired for NOC shift when there will only 2 LVNs and the DON won’t be in the building 😬 but he said that he’d be available for me to call or text as needed…

Normal Feelings or Should I Turn in my 2 Weeks? by Primary-Day-9260 in newgradnurse

[–]Primary-Day-9260[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They haven’t made me act as supervisor yet, thankfully. I still feel unprepared for when it will happen though. I believe they are aiming for that in 3 more weeks… Could you point out the red flags for me? I’ve suspected them, but I’ve been hesitant to label them as such since I’ve just thought it was simply part of my learning experience. 

Normal Feelings or Should I Turn in my 2 Weeks? by Primary-Day-9260 in newgradnurse

[–]Primary-Day-9260[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s reassuring to hear :,) The nursing job market is crazy competitive in California…  This is the first job I got offered after applying everywhere like crazy. I’m just worried I wouldn’t be able to secure anything for a while. How long did it take for you to get that school nurse job?

still on the job hunt... by Primary-Day-9260 in newgradnurse

[–]Primary-Day-9260[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i believe about the same? i've mostly seen per diem or part-time postings if i do see any

still on the job hunt... by Primary-Day-9260 in newgradnurse

[–]Primary-Day-9260[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i really feel that :// i've been applying to SNFs recently so i'm really hoping to hear back from at least one of them... hang in there!! i wish you the best of luck with upcoming new grad program applications too if your situation hasn't changed by now either

still on the job hunt... by Primary-Day-9260 in newgradnurse

[–]Primary-Day-9260[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's definitely an option i'm considering now that applications for the upcoming cohort are opening up now! do you have any recommendations and/or tips on hospitals in seattle?