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New LVN Grads...where to work?!?!?! NO EXPERIENCE
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frustrated in Norco, California

13 months ago

I am a newly licensed LVN with CPR certifications, IV therapy and blood withdrawal certified as well. Been searching for a job for months now and I'm finding that there are plenty of jobs available but everyone wants at least 1 year of experience. How is a new LVN supposed to find a job? LVNs out there, please share how to get past this hurdle. Thanks

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BooJay in Los Angeles, California

13 months ago

I kknow exactly how you feel. I've been there...Yes, most of places ask for experiences...but as new grad...it's impossible to have "experoence". Just apply as much as you can even if they ask for experienced LVN. Send cover letter to say that you are willing to be trained. Start at small community hospitals or nursing homes. Call or email directer of nursing. You have to be very agressive about it! Good luck!!!!

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Give me a chance already! in San Antonio, Texas

11 months ago

BooJay in Los Angeles, California said: I kknow exactly how you feel. I've been there...Yes, most of places ask for experiences...but as new grad...it's impossible to have "experoence". Just apply as much as you can even if they ask for experienced LVN. Send cover letter to say that you are willing to be trained. Start at small community hospitals or nursing homes. Call or email directer of nursing. You have to be very agressive about it! Good luck!!!!

I am having the same experience! However, I finally got hired on at a temp service in San Antonio only to have them call me and when the calling professional learns I have no experience, she tells me she can't use me!!!! REALLY!!! I have applied and reapplied to places with no success! What are we to do??

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ERIKA Billian in Copperas Cove, Texas

7 months ago

Give me a chance already! in San Antonio, Texas said: I am having the same experience! However, I finally got hired on at a temp service in San Antonio only to have them call me and when the calling professional learns I have no experienceGHV, she tells me she can't use me!!!! REALLY!!! I have applied and reapplied to places with no success! What are we to do??

have you found a job in SA yet!?!?! AIRFORCE VILLAGE WILL HIRE NEW GRADS!!! AND THERES TWO LOCATIONS. PAY IS DECENT. AROUND 17/HR. GOOD LUCK!!!!

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tamaraval in Long Beach, California

6 months ago

frustrated in Norco, California said: I am a newly licensed LVN with CPR certifications, IV therapy and blood withdrawal certified as well. Been searching for a job for months now and I'm finding that there are plenty of jobs available but everyone wants at least 1 year of experience. How is a new LVN supposed to find a job? LVNs out there, please share how to get past this hurdle. Thanks

Hi..I am in the same predicament ...I am soo frustrated..where can I go in the cali Long beach area? i challenged the boards as an RN drop out.

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Unemployed in Oceanside, California

6 months ago

I am in the same boat. Graduated and got my license this year with IV theraphy and blood withdrawal certification as well. I am on my wits end, been applying and sending resumes for 6months now. Besides from being aggressive, is there anything else New grads can do to get hired???

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sukhraj in San Jose, California

5 months ago

I got my licence in july 2009,and i applied every nursing home, but no luck.Eventhough i have patient care experience over 8 years in acute care hospital......I am so frustrated,and do not know where to get experience......

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K.Gonzalez in Los Angeles, California

4 months ago

This is very sad, I'm actually looking to go into Nursing but as I can see the job market is very bad in every profession :(

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TTastic in Laguna Hills, California

4 months ago

sukhraj in San Jose, California said: I got my licence in july 2009,and i applied every nursing home, but no luck.Eventhough i have patient care experience over 8 years in acute care hospital......I am so frustrated,and do not know where to get experience......

How did you get 8 years experence in acute care?

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vndawn in Mesquite, Texas

3 months ago

Yes. Who hires in dallas? If you don't have experience as an LVN, no one calls when you apply for a job. Very discouraged.

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tamaraval in Long Beach, California

3 months ago

I finally got into Kaiser as a clinic nurse

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rose in Fontana, California

3 months ago

tamaraval in Long Beach, California said: I finally got into Kaiser as a clinic nurse

Ive being trying to get a job at Kaiser...any advice you can give me

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lielite in Newark, New Jersey

3 months ago

NURSING (LPN RN) WAGES AND CONDITIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA ARE PATHETIIIICC!!!! TRY $14.-17. AN HOUR..WTF??!!

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billyinSA in San Antonio, Texas

3 months ago

Got a job in San Antonio after putting in 45 resumes over a 2 week period. Hang in there, you'll get that call.

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NewGrad in Los Angeles, California

3 months ago

vndawn in Mesquite, Texas said: Yes. Who hires in dallas? If you don't have experience as an LVN, no one calls when you apply for a job. Very discouraged.

How was the process? Kaiser contacted me for a an LVN assessment and I am unsure of how the process goes. After many, many times of applying I was sure happy they contacted me.

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Lvn New Grad in Fontana, California

1 month ago

I have been applying for kaiser but they keep rejecting me due to lack of experience. Anyone have any advice I have been applying online should I go in person to human resources and apply?

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Advice in Corona, California

1 month ago

Hello everyone,

It feels good to be able to post in this thread considering that I actually started this thread 1 year ago. I have been working for a year now and found a job not too long after posting this. I currently work as a Hospice Nurse. Along with visiting patients in our census I also visit Internal Medicine Drs and provide Hospice Education. I personally love my job, and being that I've been able to work with a lot of Doctors and hospitals/offices, I've built a great personal network. Although I love my job right now, I do have the freedom to leave at any time due to the relationships I've made through office visits, hospital visits, and SNF visits.

I'd advise you all to look into hospice as most hospice companies will give new grads a chance, from there you build your connections and grow from there. Good luck and best wishes.

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Daffini in San Antonio, Texas

27 days ago

Seriously having the same problem as all the other new nurses. I can not find a job as nurse. I have 10 years experience in the medical field, as a CNA, Med Aide, Medical Office Specialist and Medical Assistant. I'm currently working for a company as a medical assistant but am feeling over worked and under paid. Although I do nursing responsibilities the company won't recognize my title or pay because they only hire MA's or RN's and I on the other hand am an LVN. I'm submitting at least 5 applications daily and faxing dozens of resumes daily. Any advice????

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Lvn New Grad in Fontana, California

27 days ago

I find postings for Lvn jobs however they want experience. Why don't they give us a chance to acquire experience. I'm a new grad. Cmon i'm a clean slate no bad habits, mold me into the nurse you want me to be but give me the chance.

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discouraged in Palmdale, California

1 day ago

I can totally relate to all of you. I've been licensed for over a year and I can not find a job either. I got all the way to the interview at Kaiser, and the manager even told me I was the best person she interviewed but because I didn't have experience she could not hire me. I was devastated. I have probably applied to and submitted over 100 resumes. I'm at the point where I feel like I wasted my time and effort and should just change professions.

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guest in San Francisco, California

1 day ago

Nursing is glutted beyond belief with new graduates that can't find jobs. If you are young then you should be planning on getting a BSN along with an RN. We have so many RN graduates that can't find jobs resulting in RNs taking jobs that used to go to LVNs and even MAs.

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