States with the most nursing positions?

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I'm trying to plan ahead, so I was wondering which states have the most available nursing positions for new grads?

I already know the answer is that there really aren't that many anywhere, but I feel confident that I'm passionate and intelligent enough to make it. Currently, I'm studying at Georgia State University for my BSN, so I still have a few years before I'll even be looking. Crossing my fingers that the economy starts doing a flip in the other direction pretty darn soon. Nonetheless, I DO want to plan as much as I can. I'm fortunate enough to be surrounded by hospitals where I live in Atlanta, but I've wanted to move for the last 5 years. Anyone have any idea about this question, or is it a bit too difficult to give an answer to? Thanks, guys!

Specializes in Icu, Corrections, CICU.

The healthcare field for nurses is down now, however in 5 years it may be where it was in 2005 when huge sign bonuses were common.

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Specializes in Med.Surg/ Psychiatry.

Grady???:uhoh3::uhoh3::uhoh3:

That's really fantastic to know, actually! My uncle is a neurosurgeon in PA, so I was considering talking with him about the hospital he works at... I'm sure it can't hurt to know someone! I was thinking PA, Boston, or New York... wish there were more jobs on the west coast, because much of my family lives in Los Angeles. I may stay in Atlanta for a bit and work at Grady if possible for experience.

Still, despite all of the negative talk concerning job availability, I feel like I'm much more likely to find one with this path than with my prior one.

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Specializes in PICU, ICU, Hospice, Mgmt, DON.

NOT Fl at least south east Fl and not NYC for sure.

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, M/S.
The healthcare field for nurses is down now, however in 5 years it may be where it was in 2005 when huge sign bonuses were common.

What is the basis for your prediction? In 2005 I recall there were dire predictions for 2012 - that there would be a shortage of thousands of nurses and look where we are now - with an oversupply.

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I live in PA and was laid off. The local hospital is constantly sending nurses home due to low census. There are also no jobs in the philly area. Good luck in PA. You can get some AWFUL part-time/per-diem jobs in Scranton. Forget any full-time jobs.

wow - really? That's awful! MTH and CMC as well as Physician's Health Alliance seem to always be hiring...what hospital did you get laid off from? I'm outside of Scranton as well...

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Specializes in Med-surg, NICU.

I know a new grad who moved to Pittsburg PA with no connections and got a job at UPMC.

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.
Any suggestions on good locations in Texas?

Like I said, you could try major cities (Austin, Dallas/Forth Worth, Houston, San Antonio...) but they're usually flooded with new grads all competing for jobs. I know the job market can be tough in those areas.

A lot of hospitals here do internships for new grads, which is great in my opinion. The two main hospitals in Austin are St. David's and Seton. I have heard great things about both. There is Scott & White in Temple (as well as other locations throughout Texas, but the Temple location is their main campus) which is about an hour-ish or so northeast of Austin. Scott & White has internships and hires new grads frequently. They are also a level 1 trauma center! there is Metroplex in Killeen, a 233-bed hospital that has internships as well and also seems very receptive to new grads. I have a friend who works at Methodist in San Antonio. She started there as a new grad and loves it! They also have internships.

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Well, I am a new grad, live in NYC and for the last half a year was not able to find anything here. A lot of hospitals have closed down. Those that are not closed are not hiring at all. Homecare business that used to bloom here are now very tought to get in. Those RNs who do get in have to have 3-5 years experience and are being fired a few monthes after because there are not enough clients with Medicare who can pay for the services. If you are lucky and know someone you may get into a nursing home where they tell you straight that you will be working as LPN and get a salary of $20/hr, have 40 patients, 2 nurses one is you, giving meds, the other doing dressing changes. NYC IS NOT A GOOD PLACE TO FIND WORK FOR RNs THESE DAYS.

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Specializes in FNP.

Apparently the Dakotas. Bundle up.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Jobs are NOT plentiful in the major metro areas of Texas, particularly not in DFW. This is a rumor that seriously needs to die. There are over 25 nursing schools in the DFW area churning out new grads every four to six months. Most hospitals have scaled way back on hiring for internships or eliminated them all together and many of the hospitals have agreements with local programs to only consider the grads from that particular program. The ratio of applications to internship openings has been as high as 600:1.

If you move to DFW or any other major city in Texas without a job already secured you are going to be seriously disappointed. You are much more likely to have luck in more rural areas such as Temple, Wichita Falls or anything along the Texas/Mexico border.

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Apparently the Dakotas. Bundle up.

Hahaha. Never.

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