[Sunny01]

I did it the old fashion way...applied, went to interviews, waited...and finally got the job. I finished school in a different state then the one I permanently live in, therefore I could not accept offers while I was still in school (since the offers were from hospitals in that state).

[Liliana98]

I got a job while I was finishing up my last year of school, at the same hospital where I completed my last clinical rotation. I knew what unit I wanted to be working on, went and talked to the Nurse Recruiter and got hired shortly after.

[Cherish]

Originally Posted by suzy253

I graduated from a 3-yr diploma program and the hospital associated with our program gladly takes on new grads. I got the floor I wanted, the preceptor I wanted and am having some tuitition reimbursement as well.

I'm hearing that from students at the diploma school I applied to also, plus full tuition reimbursement with Duke health system. So I'm glad your benefiting from your program. Hope I'll be in your shoes soon also.

[DolphinRN84]

I graduated this past May and actually starting looking for a job in January-February. Didn't have much luck. I graduated then focused more on studying for the boards. Took them in July, passed then went back to looking for a job. I finally was hired at a hospital this month and started orientation this week. Had a rough time looking for a job since the job market is kinda tough out here. I'm thankful I finally found something.

[malire]

I'm in my last semester of nursing school and I started looking for jobs on hospital websites at the beginning of October. The hospital where I do my externship recommended applying before graduation because most of the "new grad" jobs will be filled by January.

By mid-October I had an interview at my #1 choice and was offered a job so I took it! I'm officially graduating in January and I start working at the end of March (after I pass the boards).

It was stressful to look for a job and interviewing while still trying to concentrate on school but I think it was worth getting it over with and knowing I won't be looking for a job for 6 months after graduation.

[WeeBabyRN]

I just got my first nursing job about 10 days ago, 4 days before I graduated. This job is in the same unit I did my senior practicum at. It is a popular unit so the job wasn't just handed to me, I had to interview for it and wait for the call. I have already had my physical, I am just waiting to take the NCLEX before I start orientation. If I don't pass the NCLEX, I will be allowed to work on the unit as a PCT until I pass.