Looking up, in more ways than one

It has been almost exactly two months since I received news of my having passed the NCLEX. That means it has been almost exactly two months since I’ve started looking for a job. Don’t get me wrong, I am in no way complaining. I know people that have been searching for even longer than I have. I have a friend that got a job after searching for more or less five months.

After sending out several applications only to receive email after email of only rejections, I was really discouraged. I guess it was my fault for applying mostly to positions where I was totally underqualified. Haha. I thought, hey, why not give it a shot? (Note to self: make sure you’re qualified before ever applying)

Anyways, after searching and searching, things have started to look up this month.There are several major hospitals that are accepting RN new grad applications this month. Interviews will start in November if I am lucky enough to be selected.*fingers crossed*

Earlier this week, on Tuesday night I applied to a new grad position for night shift in the cardiac/telemetry unit at this hospital in Whittier. Not the ideal job. My ideal is day shift in oncology. Then, Wednesday as I was walking through Westwood I got a phone call. A lady from the nursing administration office called me and asked me to come in for an interview on Thursday. AHH! I was so nervous. Even though we were just making arrangements for the interview my voice was shaking. I’m sure she could tell that I was uber nervous. I hung up and felt so embarrassed. But whatever, I got an interview!

This was my first interview ever. I didn’t know what to expect. I was first interviewed my the nursing administrator, and then the unit nurse manager. Both of the ladies were really nice so that helped me to be at ease and more comfortable. The only thing that worries me is that they know that cardiac isn’t my first preference. I’m glad that I was honest and told them about my preference for oncology. There are two ways to look at it. If i get an offer, then great! Any experience is good as it will challenge me and help me develop as a young professional. If I don’t get an offer, then this interview serves as practice for something better waiting for me. I hope that the “something better” is a day shift in oncology! :)

I find out next week whether I get the job or not. But regardless of the result, I’m so thankful that I was given this chance to be interviewed. Getting this interview reassured me of the hope that I will get more interviews and eventually get an offer. Also, I now have an idea of the questions that I will be asked and know how to better prepare myself for future interviews. If I do get this job, it is all by God’s grace.

Let’s keep on looking to God.