how to get a job as a new grad?

If the hospital (espically a big one) has an online application format apply to all of the places that you are interested in working. Alot of hospitals employ RN recruiters for different disciplines and RN managers only look at the ones that they are managing so if one recruiter passes you up another may not. You are bi-lingual and will have a BSN which makes you more qualified than me (I just have a BSN) and I got 3 job offers in MD. The northeast coast is screaming for spanish speaking RNs if you don't mind moving up there.

Plus just show up at HR. It really does make an impression or as the RN recruiter I met said "showed initative".

I would like to bring above article to your attention, and if someone could research nurses websites concerning the huge difficulties to find a nursing job for fresh graduates.
The article in newsweek gives the interpretation that in this country we are not willing to do nursing job.
This is far from the truth.
Most new grad nurses beg for a job, and many months goes by without any result.
The problem is two fold, the first year of RN must work in pair with another RN. This is expensive for the hospitals, so they deeply cut back on their new grad positions.
But yes, Americans are ready and willing to do the job, if only they would have a place to begin.
I wonder if some of us responded to comment in Newsweek, because what she has written is not the full picture.

i'm happy to hear that all of your are having the same experience as I not able to find a job. But I am sad to hear that although this career is in demand, some hospitals don't want to hire new grads. It makes me feel like they don't remember how it was to be a new grad nurse. If anyone has any info on job openings in San Diego, I would appreciate it. I've been looking for a job since April, not as long as all of you, but looking just the same. Thanks everyone and good luck!

How did you find out the name of the manager or how did you get in contact with the nurse manager on the floor? I have tried to do this but don't know where to start.

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You need to get contact with the Human Resource Department at the hospital in question, the nurse recruiter should be there. Just ask for her, and good luck.