New Grad looking for a job in the Pittsburgh, PA area

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Hey everyone,

There have been posts on this topic in the past, but no recent discussions. I wanted to bring the topic up again and hopefully gain some insight/feedback on this issue that is currently consuming my life...

So I graduated from nursing school in West Virginia (west Liberty University) back in May. I passed my boards in PA in June. I did my preceptorship at UPMC Presby and thought surely this would help me get a job. I have been applying at UPMC/other Pittsburgh hospitals since March 2014 and have only had 1 interview. I have heard that UPMC is currently in a hiring freeze because of the UPMC/Highmark insurance debacle. Is anyone else out there running into similar problems? I am definitely experiencing the struggle of the new nursing graduate trying to get a job in the big city. I will only look for a job in my home town if I am completely desperate. Yes, it is that bad here. Oh yeah, I have my BSN and I do have previous hospital work experience.

Is the Pittsburgh area really in a hiring freeze? Does anyone have any idea when it will be over? What does this mean for people looking for jobs? Any feedback is welcome. Thanks.

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