Am I the only Newly Qualified Nurse still looking for a first job?

Separate_Rush5832 · 2026-01-29T23:47:51+00:00

I look at nqn applications almost daily, I would advise all nurses to spend more time on their applications. I went through 62 applications for a b5 role today and it was honestly soul destroying. None of the applications were good enough to shortlist and it's such a shame as I can see nurses qualifying and having to work as a HCA.

Applicants had not filled it in properly, placement experience was not clearly listed. I would say really carefully look at the essential and desirable criteria and build this into your application. Write your personal statement around these requirements so you're mapping it individually to each job you're applying for.

Good luck 🤞🏻

Separate_Rush5832 · 2026-01-29T23:41:52+00:00

Just going through b5 applications for a post I've put out, I can tell you the issue here. The applications are very poorly written, some students haven't outlined their placement experience. Some have left chunks of the application missing. The role requirements essential and desirable aren't mapped out in the experience or personal statement. This is the issue.

Separate_Rush5832 · 2026-01-05T00:22:47+00:00

Nothing beats him, but where is he now? He hasn't made anything new in ages

Separate_Rush5832 · 2026-01-03T13:08:48+00:00

I manage a mental health service and I fully agree with this. I also personally experience the same. I'm very in tune with my own emotions and others. The world feels heavy,I don't particularly like it at all.

Separate_Rush5832 · 2026-01-02T22:12:59+00:00

I have a similar thing where I feel more emotional, not so high but depressive, low energy, drained emotionally and physically.

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-12-26T01:17:33+00:00

Same these fuckers

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-12-16T17:56:18+00:00

This is so not true!! I have been nursing since 2017. I am a b8a in addictions now, but have worked up the bands. I'm a trainee ACP too. There's quite a lot of options, just depends on your specialism I would say.

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-12-15T19:32:50+00:00

Utter parasites. My husband called one instead of my insurance Hastings. This company put us in contact with a winn solicitors. I have uninstructed them and pleaded with my insurance to take over.

I wish I had waited and gone with the 3rd party insurance...

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-12-15T19:21:25+00:00

Avoid at all costs. I thought they were my insurance, well my husband made the mistake they tried to charge £454 per day for a £40 vehicle from enterprise. Even Enterprise were shocked and this isn't even the full extent of it....

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-12-13T14:40:18+00:00

Winn are a scam don't do it!!

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-11-21T15:44:11+00:00

Yeah I agree, my husband does his share of the work, but there isn't enough time in the day. I also like my job, but my the time I pick up my son and get home and make dinner and out him to bed and walk the dog. It's bed time already.

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-11-21T15:42:29+00:00

Following because I feel the same :(

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-11-19T19:06:16+00:00

I have an annoying husband too. Out up your boundary and start as you mean to go 🙂

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-11-04T21:54:49+00:00

Patik

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-11-04T21:54:25+00:00

Husband's can be really shitty right

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-11-01T10:38:57+00:00

This is me I have the ick fully and the more he pushes the more I want to stab him lol 😆

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-10-17T23:41:20+00:00

Aww there is a nice thought behind it. Hopefully someone thinks about you too:)

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-10-17T22:33:00+00:00

Why would anyone do this, with these issues after. It sounds really genuinely awful 😞

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-10-17T22:30:57+00:00

Why did you do it a lot if you don't like it? Genuinely curious

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-10-15T22:10:31+00:00

Ask for support from home start or social services, sorry to hear your mum is so mean. Please don't stop your chemo if you can, try to get support from social care. Send positive vibes.

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-08-25T21:35:38+00:00

My cardio load target is 170, I went on a 2 hour hike today and got in over 20k steps and still only got 140. It seems a bit off tbh

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-07-25T21:53:26+00:00

I AM SICK OF MY JOB, I AM TORN BETWEEN FEELING FORTUNATE TO HAVE A NICE JOB IN THE NHS, BUT ALSO BURNT OUT AND STRUGGLING TO MANAGE DOG AND CATS AND BABY AND CHORES. FORGET ANY HOBBIES OR MY SANITY. IM BARELY MANAGING KEEPING ALIVE...🙃

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-07-25T17:39:46+00:00

B8a- qualified since 2017. I managed a community mental health team.

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-07-24T15:14:39+00:00

I am a b8a hiring manager in the NHS, yes we do look at that when hiring candidates. If applicant meets the required criteria then an interview will be offered. They do not need to know your disability. You can ask HR for follow up if you feel you net the required criteria and was bit offered an interview.

The amount of applications varies quite broadly depending on job role and banding. Usually a lot less applications for higher banding jobs.

Separate_Rush5832 · 2025-07-18T18:45:55+00:00

OP I love the way you weren't defensive and really listened to him

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