Yet another unemployed new grad..

U.S.A. Georgia

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Well it's official...I am one of those new grads that just CANNOT get a job (or an interview for that matter). I graduated in May with an ADN, had a 3.7 GPA, worked for 4 years as a tech and never thought I would be in this position. Part of the problem is that I moved to a new state where I have no contacts immediately after graduating (to be closer to family). I have applied to every new grad position and residency I can find but haven't gotten so much as a nibble. I have also tried other positions that don't specify experience. I spend 4-5 hours a day looking for and applying for jobs.

I have no money in my bank account. I just got an offer from Mollen to do flu shot clinics but have heard it's almost impossible to get hours. I am so discouraged. What am I doing wrong?! Where else can I look? I am open to do just about anything. I have thought about looking into Dr. offices but I know that most don't use RN's anymore and I don't even know where to begin looking for something like that! I have tried craigslist and it's not looking good.

Any advice? any connections you can offer?

Sorry for the long rant.

Another place that people have not said is correctional health..... CorrectHeath is always hiring....check your local jail and if you have a prison in your area....I have worked in the county jail before and loved it...It may seem like a scary idea but it was the most educational job I ever had....It really keeps you up on your skills....just a thought...

I understand, I am having the same problem. Select Specialty is accepting applications for their residency program which is located in Macon, GA.

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The county sheriff's are always looking for nurses. Also try the agencies to get experience and contacts. Then there is the traveling nurse agencies if you want an adventure. Be careful of the oil compaines, because once you are in Saudi Arabia you have to put up with the abuse by the local men and you have "NO" rights because you are a woman. There is Hawaii, Fuji, Cruise Ships. So go have an adventure if you're not tied down! Good Luck to you.

patekgtech- unfortunately, you need at least a year of experience for travel, agency or home health care. ms_sgr- macon isn't an option for me right now but thank you for the suggestion.

Walton Co. and Athens Clarke Co are looking for nurses in the health department..the postings went up today. If you are an RN OR LPN you can also look at USAJOBS - The Federal Government’s Official Jobs Site

Another poster on here mentioned San Antonio...a family member of mine lives there and is always talking about how desperate Texas is for nurses, how well they pay and for me to relocate there (would like to but can't at this time) but for those of you who don't have to stay where you are..start looking outside of GA. This state is famous for low wages and difficult employment. Even for seasoned nurses.

Well, I finally got an interview! I'll be interviewing Thursday! I also have a nurse recruiter working on another position for me at a different facility. Things are looking slightly better :)

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Good Luck!

I got the job!!!

Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.

That is great news! Congratulations!! What job field did you end up finding?

Hi there! I am currently struggling with finding a job as well. I graduated in May with BSN and am getting very concerned after reading all these blogs :/ I am wondering where you found this nurse recruiter since I am not having any luck? I appreciate any help..

Lot's of good ideas posted. When I moved to a new city with 24 plus years experience, it took me FOREVER to get a job and had a few frogs in the batch that I hated, before finally getting on nightshift at the hospital. I had excellant reccomendations and letters of recognition too. Don't count out Mollen out for the season. The training is free on-line after you send your personal info in. The pay is poor, but weekly. This is the first year they have added laptops for client registration, vaccine count etc., while it is difficult to get shifts, a lot of nurses sign up for as much as they can get and then drop them as they go if it's too much or conflicts with their life, plus there are a lot of old dogs like me who weren't raised using laptops who are struggling and I see shifts drop everyday. They also have call pool, where they just notify you of shifts dropped and it's your choice to accept or reject, no demands. While you may not get a lot of shifts in (totally depends on where you live and how far you will travel), it's still a paycheck and time towards your license (960 hrs in 5 yrs) and some experience...who knows, may lead you to an allergist's, health dept or pediatrician's office or someone who wants lots of injection experience. Lots of Dr's offices here use CMA's or PA's, pretty much only specialty docs that use an RN. Good luck, don't take it personal, we've all been thru it at one point or another in our careers. Old Dog

Gwinnett Medical just posted - yesterday or the day before - a Nurse Residency program - it specifically states new grads and it's also for nurses who have experience but wish to change specialties. May want to look into it. You can find the info. on their job board and apply if interested.

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