New Grad job troubles

Although the situation in Canada is a bit different, and I am not familiar with other systems, the best advise which has been repeated several times is don't give up. Employers want nurses with experience - but don't forget that you DO have clinical experiences! Be persistant if you want to be hired by certain organizations. Learn ALL you can about the facility, their programs, their mission statement. Show that potential employer that you are the nurse they want. If you have extra experience like attending health related seminars, make sure they are on your resume. If you can't get a job right away where you want, find out about the volunteer opportunities they may have. The point is show them that you are serious enough to do what it takes to get and do the job right. Don't give up and show them you're the nurse of the future - then carry this attitude into your interviews. Be confident, be brave, be nurse!

Good luck all!

That is exactly what I plan on doing.

Having the same problems here in Baltimore. Many hospitals to choose from but every job listed requires 2 - 3 years of experience. Doesn't seem fair somehow. All that work to get here and now here's not the place to be. Hoping our luck changes.

You know, I have spent the last two days in a management course (I am not sure why I was asked to go to this course. I used to teach these courses). In any case, we were told over and over for these two days that there is such a shortage of nurses and by the time we retire there will not be enough nurses to take care of us etc. And I can't understand this. Because every day when I log on to this site I hear from new grads out there who cannot find a job. How can anyone expect nurses to be ready for the future if they won't give them a job? I just don't understand why we are constantly told that there is a shortage when no one can get hired. Comments please!!