Is Banner ever going to start hiring external new grads in AZ???

Silverdragon102, BSN · Sep 6, 2012

Moved to AZ state forum

Asystole RN · Sep 7, 2012

I had a hard time finding my first hospital job, spent nearly three years in LTC/SNFs before I was hired into a hospital. What is funny is that I was hired the same month that I graduated with my BSN.

There were a few reasons stated as to why I was hired.

#1 My BSN.

#2 I was professional enough, and dedicated to the specialty, to join several specialty nursing organizations.

#3 Perseverance.

Try Chandler, they have been hiring new grads in bulk waves lately, I think in anticipation for the new tower to be built.

jasmine2008 · Sep 14, 2012

I dont know if you graduated with me. I graduated Dec 2011, licensed in Jan 2012 and no job yet. Been in a BSN since March. Dont know what to do, might be moving out of here. So many new nurses here and not enough opportunities.

Kirabug · Sep 14, 2012

You may have! There are so many nursing programs going on here it is unbelievable :/ I wish I was warned about the market before I got into this. I also wish I could move and start fresh somewhere else but my spouse has an excellent job and I don't foresee us leaving. I guess I will just suck it up until then and continue on to my BSN and cross my fingers that that might help me along the way :/

MsBruiser · Sep 14, 2012

Things will get better - depends on the economy improving. Once that happens, lots of RN(s) will want to leave the workforce or at least go part-time. I am sorry you are experiencing a tough time breaking into a hospital. When I finished, my classmates and I were direct-hired directly into specialty units (NICU, ED, ICU, etc.). Get the BSN, join some professional organizations, and do your best networking. It is all who you know - the right person can make a phone call. If you know the hiring managers, you can easily jump to the head of the line when they are reviewing applications. Start attending regional meetings of the AZ Nurses Association and you will rub elbows with all sorts of connected folks.

MsBruiser · Sep 14, 2012

Things will get better - depends on the economy improving. Once that happens, lots of RN(s) will want to leave the workforce or at least go part-time. I am sorry you are experiencing a tough time breaking into a hospital. When I finished, my classmates and I were direct-hired directly into specialty units (NICU, ED, ICU, etc.). Get the BSN, join some professional organizations, and do your best networking. It is all who you know - the right person can make a phone call. If you know the hiring managers, you can easily jump to the head of the line when they are reviewing applications. Start attending regional meetings of the AZ Nurses Association and you will rub elbows with all sorts of connected folks.

honeyortar · Sep 14, 2012

Yes. I was just offered an interview. I am external and graduated with my BSN in May.

fromtheseaRN, BSN, RN · Sep 24, 2012

I was just hired at a Banner hospital, as an external applicant with an ADN from December 2011. I have been working the past 7 months in outpatient women's health/surgery and am in a RN-BSN program, so I think those things helped.

eta: tell EVERYONE you know you are looking for hospital work. It may be coincidence, but I received my interview 4 days after I told someone, who knew someone, who knew someone etc etc, who works there.

Kirabug · Sep 24, 2012

Thanks for the advice! I guess I will put my best foot forward in knowing at least I'm moving in the right direction. I actually doubled-up on my BSN courses so I can graduate sooner! Here's to hoping :)

nicholswife · Oct 4, 2012

Try Banner Boswell 5th floor. They hire ADN new grads and always have openings.

Kirabug · Oct 16, 2012

Thanks again, everyone! With a little patience and perseverance I finally was offered a Banner position today!! I am so excited!!