Hello everyone, My name is Sparkles and I'm new to allnurses but, I read a couple of theards and thought that maybe someone could give me some advice about nursing position for new grads in south florida. I recently moved here after graduating from a BSN program in Savannah, Ga and while I was adttending school in our last semester we had all kind of nursing recruiters visiting our classrooms, talking to us about the opportunities available at their hospital, and when to apply, and the process that it would take. But now that I have relocated to this area, it's totally different from what I experienced in GA. I've been told I couldn't apply for any position until i have my license, and many of the hospitals aren't even considering new grad positions. I'm just curious as to why is everything so difficult down here? How do things work in this area, or is the hiring process a product of the recession?

It is all over Florida, unfortunately. I am in eastern Florida, about 3 hours north of where you are and the job hunt for new grads is as bleak. It is sad, and hard to understand, but several of us are having to move so we can get experience. good luck

I live in central florida and many of my classmates are having difficulty finding jobs as well. I though maybe the situation was just in our area because we have many good programs, I'm sorry to hear this is an issue elsewhere

I don't know where you live but, I know Laurel Pointe in Fort Pierce will hire new RN grads.

HI Everyone,

I am a new grad and have been looking for work as an RN since january of this yr. I reside in florida and cant seem to find anything. All the hospitals tell you e they dont hire new grads or they only hire pbcc grads because they have given them scholarship money . I cant understand how we are suppose to get exp. if no one is willing to train us or give us an opportunity. Feel free to comment.

You guys are really scaring me... I won't be graduating until next year, but I hadn't really thought it would be hard to find a job! I'm living in a VERY small area in central FL and was hoping to move back toward the east coast after graduation... I would love to hear from those that are out there and have any info...

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I am very sorry don't mean to scare you but the truth will set you free!!! It is so very true here in florida it is extremely hard to find a new grad position. Dont let anyone kid you. I have been seeking for the longest and I have a great gpa. I hope that you will be able to find a job when you graduate at that time and hopefully so will I :)

I wish you good luck dont stress over finding a job just pass your boards that is what is important now!!

good luck.

What area do you live in? You mentioned PBCC, so I guess in the PB area? I live in Highlands County :uhoh21: (suuuuuxxx) and used to live in the Miami area (Hialeah). How far have you looked (I'll stay away from those areas)? I haven't really been looking for a job yet, because the area I want to go into I know I'm going to have a hard time with (OB nursing). Eventually I would like to become a lactation consultant, but if this economy doesn't improve, I may never get there! Thank you for your reply... :heartbeat It seems everything about nursing is hard... As time passes and I experience new things, I am growing frustrated and maybe even discouraged. Oh well, I suppose I'll have to wait untill I graduate and see what happens from there.:typing

It has to do with experience. I have 18 years and they gave me a bonus when I got back to nursing EVEN after taking time off for my kids.

My mom, who is retired, gets daily calls and offered incentives to "come back," should she be interested.

how do i read the replies. i have the same question

Time and Money. It take a lot of both to train a new grad. Also, there are numerous nursing schools in the Tri-County Area (Palm Beach, Broward, Mia-Dade). So, our market is saturated with new grads. BC graduates 350+ annually.

Additionally, nurses who were expected to retire have decided to work longer b/c of the current economic state.