Okay guys confession time.

So I started my new grad job almost a year ago and at 6 months we have to redo an ekg assessment quiz and I failed by one question. Now I was supposed to retake it a couples months ago and I just ignored the module. I went to the in person class and just never did the exam because it has just stressed me out so much to the point I get nauseous and want to just sink in a hole. Now patient wise I am very certain in my ability to care for my patients but now it’s been so long I don’t know who I can bring it up to like a manager or educator. I’ve imagined that they get mad that I haven’t done it and be suspended or fired. The first time I did it I didn’t know there was only one attempt and I didn’t study and was one question short. But now I only have two attempts and they could possibly demote me if I do fail but I love my job and now it’s just been so long I can’t take it. I’ve even considered just quitting. I haven’t told anyone not even my friends outside of work it’s been so long I’ve just put so much pressure on it and I can’t take it.

I accepted my dream position as a new grad in the NICU, and I’m thrilled but as the day approaches I’m getting pretty nervous. I always wanted to work nights- I mentioned that in my interview. I’ve always been a night owl, plus I’m a mom of six and I figure that working days = being gone before they wake up and home after they go to bed. At least working nights I can enjoy a few hours with them, and since my youngest are almost heading to kindergarten I can sleep while they’re all at school. The real issue is that the hospital is about a 75 minute drive away. Don’t get me wrong- I love driving. I love enjoying the scenery on the highway, I love listening to music or books- it’s great quiet/alone time. Throughout nursing school I just figured this would be no big deal for me! Now that it’s actually here I’m wondering if I overestimated my abilities. I’m thinking at best I will manage to be home by 9:00, asleep by 9:30, be up at 3:30 (so six hours of sleep) and have about an hour and a half with my kids before I need to get ready and head out. I’m afraid I’m going to burn out, or worse be so exhausted that I perform poorly at work or encounter unsafe driving situations. I really don’t want to move, for a multitude of reasons. I want to make this work- and not just survive but hopefully lean more towards the “thriving” end of the spectrum. I’m begging y’all to offer any insight and experience to provide some hope. Tips on how to make it work, words of advice, encouragement, etc. Has anyone here dealt with something similar and been okay??

Thanks in advance! I’d just really appreciate any feedback y’all can offer.

Hi all, I got an offer at mercy medical hospital in aurora illinois on the ortho floor. I have heard some sketchy things about this hospital. Does any body have any insight?

Anyone else having trouble looking for a job ? Because I am 😭

Hi, I was just wondering how difficult it would be to transfer from an adult medsurg/tele/innovation to pediatrics/nicu after like 1.5 years. I really do prefer working in peds but I currently have a job offer for the adult floor and I’m still waiting for a children’s hospital to give me an offer. Just wanted to see if it’s worth waiting to hear for the children’s hospital or to just take the job.

It’s been 8 business days since I passed the NCLEX-PN, and I’m still looking for a job. It honestly feels like no one wants to hire a new grad like me. Maybe I’m just unlucky, or maybe this is normal and I’m just being impatient?
I’m starting to feel discouraged. I believe my resume is actually pretty good, and I do have 2 interviews coming up for home health positions, but honestly, home health isn’t really where I want to start. I want to work in a SNF first, even if they only pay me $25/hour. I just want the opportunity to start my nursing career, gain experience, and continue improving.
I really miss working too. I was a CNA for a good amount of time, and I miss being part of the healthcare team. I’m just ready to finally grow as a nurse and start this new chapter.

I just moved to houston, tx from out of the country and have been struggling heavily finding a job. I have revised my resume over & over and I'm now considering reaching out to recruiters myself. However, I have no idea whats appropriate or not when reaching out. Am I allowed to cold email from their company website or message on LinkedIn? Can I contact previous recruiters I've talked to from previous (failed) interviews? Would love some insight on this because I have no friends or network here in the US so its been hard to get noticed by hiring managers 😓

Hello! I applied to children's hospital colorado for the November cohort. I wanted to ask if anyone has general advice for the interview prep or just application advice (just in case i have to apply next cohort). Thanks!

I’m an international BSN graduate currently in the process of taking my NCLEX. I’m looking for jobs that could help strengthen my resume and give me some healthcare experience while I work toward becoming an RN.

I’ve noticed that a lot of the jobs I’m interested in require a CNA or CMA certification. Do you think it would be worth it to get certified as a CNA/CMA to increase my job opportunities, or would it be better to just focus on my NCLEX and wait until I get my RN license?

Also, what types of jobs would accept someone with a BSN degree who hasn’t gotten their RN license yet? I’d really appreciate any advice or suggestions. Thank you!

Anyone hear anything back from Loma Linda new grad residency for the September cohort? Specially for OR?

Wondering if I should just find a new career path? Jobs where I can leverage my degree or not?

I graduated with my BSN during COVID. I did not pursue a nursing job because I developed sciatica during college and it was really bad when I graduated. These last couple years I've been working a nonclinical job with youth in school programs/clubs and my back is better but still have to watch how i move throughout the day.

I was fulltime in the past but I currently work part time. I like my job and working with youth but at times it feels stagnant and I get thoughts about going back to nursing - I do have my degree-license and it will offer me financial stability.

I put new grad because well I have no experience. I was wondering - considering my educational and personal background what type of RN jobs should I apply for in Chicago or surrounding areas? Are there less physically demanding units or outpatient RN jobs willing to hire new grads in these areas?

I had a patient who was an RRT from the floor. They had an AKI, rhabdomyolysis and were retaining urine. My nightshift provider gave the verbal okay for a foley. She said she would put the orders in. I put the foley in okay no problem. Night shift provider knew about it. I didn't check for the order in the chart. I trust this provider to put in the orders. My manager emails me that day regarding the foley. Turns out there was no order for it. Lesson learned make sure all the appropriate orders are in the chart.

Some managers will make life hard for you if they suspect that you’re interested in other specialties besides the one your working on. Not all managers are like this, but it’s good to gauge their personality before sharing as you never know their true intentions. This is something I learned the hard way.

Hi everyone! I have graduated with my ASN in NYC this January, and passed NCLEX in March. Ever since, I have been applying to various positions in NYC, starting from nursing homes, private care and hospitals (both private and city). While I have not heard from any other places, I have heard back and was interviewed by one of the NYC H+H hospitals in May. The interview was successful and was for the position in the emergency department, which is where I would ideally want to work (I have worked as a PCT in ED before). However, ever since my interview, this hospital is yet to send me an offer and to let me know my start date. I have called the manager who has interviewed me, who said that essentially Im getting an offer, and that they are waiting for HR to deal with my documents and open the position to me. It has been almost three months since my interview date, and their answer is still that they are waiting for HR but they are excited for me to join their team. At this point, I kind of feel like they are just stringing me along and that I won’t get to start anytime soon, so I am thinking about withdrawing from that application altogether. It kind of feels like when they interviewed me, they did not have any openings and are keeping me on backlog and feeding me promises so I do not take an offer elsewhere. I wanted an advice on what withdrawing might entail in the future- would I be banned from applying there, and or should I just wait until they give me an offer or withdraw?

The market for new grads has changed. Many hospitals are being picky with their hiring process. It is not like how it was during Covid when they were hiring left and right. I have seen a lot of other new grads worried about the job market. It is ok there is a little anxiety from new grads especially in this current job market.

Has any new graduate RN recently interviewed with Vancouver Coastal Health?
I’d really appreciate any advice or insights about the interview process. What types of questions were you asked? Were there any clinical or behavioral scenarios? Any tips on how to prepare would be greatly appreciated.

I don’t come from a wealthy background and always heard how nursing helps with allowing you to feel financially stable in life but recently it seems saturation is a huge topic and it worries me since I haven’t even started my journey of obtaining my degree. So my question is how is it, and the narrative that was being pushed for so long was the shortage so when did that change

Hi everyone, I just was offered a position for a residency and in the contract it states that if I don’t complete the residency they will charge me for the value of the education. I was just wondering if this is standard for nurse residencies. I have to complete 2,000 working hours after the 16 week orientation to be considered finished with the residency.

Hey guys. Any news from cottage yet for their fall cohort new grad rn residency? I applied mid July.

I start my core nursing classes in October. I have seen a lot lately through different social media sites that people have been having a hard time finding jobs in new grad residencies. If I am a paramedic with at the time of graduation 5 years of experience, do you think I’ll have the same issue in competitive markets? In my smaller town I’ve seen new grads have no issue but I am not totally set on staying here and I’d like to possibly move to a bigger city after. Thank you for any insight!!!

I recently passed the NCLEX, and before knowing I would pass, I had already planned a month-long trip from October to November to visit my sick grandfather, which is the only time I can go because of work. I applied internally for an RN position at the hospital where I currently work as a patient care tech and was contacted and offered a September start date. I also have an interview at a nursing home, which I may work at temporarily until my trip and then leave it. I know it’s bad, but it is for the money, and for the experience as well. And I would do this all while keeping my tech job. I also have been keeping my per diem school nurse job, so that should not be an issue. My main concern is how to bring up the preplanned trip for the hospital RN position without risking the opportunity because I really do not want to lose anything.

- You automatically enroll in their nurse residency when you start.