As a grad RN without a job for almost one year, should I consider working as a PCT in a hospital until a RN position comes my way? What do you all think?
dacmorri1 replied to dacmorri1's topic in Pennsylvania
Just wondering why you thought there was a huge nursing shortage in PA? Maybe other areas in PA (of which I do not know), but not Philly. There are no jobs for new grads, all want experience.
dacmorri1 replied to HelloNurse_RN's topic in Pennsylvania
Hi: I am a new grad as well, graduated August 2010 and still do not have a job. Thinking it would help, I received ACLS, PALS, NRP. Unfortunately, still no job. I am tired of filling out applications, sending emails, making phone calls only to receiv...
Hi there: Trying to get a job as a new RN in Philly and the surrounding area is very discouraging. I don't even get any call backs for interviews. I graduated August 2010, and received my license in November 2010. I know that there are a lot of peopl...
dacmorri1 replied to melj0505's topic in Pennsylvania
I graduated in August 2010, passed the boards in November. This was my second degree. Applied to many jobs, especially at Temple. Have not had any return calls. Tried calling a couple of hospitals I applied to about my application status. Was told wo...
I graduated in August 2010, passed the boards in November. I have applied to many staff nurse positions without even a phone call or email most times telling me the status of my application. Needless to say, I am getting very discouraged. Anyway, I w...