BSN was a waste

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1. New Grad Blues

   BSN was a waste replied to rosiegirl212's topic in Job Hunt

   I would not invest 1 more dime on this useless BSN. Need to know when to fold. Jobs see 800+ applicants for 20 jobs. Do you really want to invest 2.5 more years and $$$ with those odds? I wouldn't.

2. When do I need to start applying?

   BSN was a waste replied to perks06's topic in Job Hunt

   What you should have done (unless you did) was applied to a hospital before you even got into a nursing program to establish yourself and get priority. The odds of getting a job right now for a new grad are slim. The market is way oversaturated.

3. How is job market NOW for Registered Nurses?

   BSN was a waste replied to pat8585's topic in New Nurse

   All of California. Job market is IMPOSSIBLE. Everyone should avoid nursing as the odds of getting a job are stacked way against you. Better speak 2 languages, have CNA experience and have family in the hospital you want to work. Also helps if you lik...

4. Frustrated New Grad RN, HELP!

   BSN was a waste replied to nicole anne's topic in Job Hunt

   I graduated May 2010 with my BSN. It was all for nothing. Unless you are bilingual and have some hospital experience your chances of being hired are 0%. Better start of plan B. The further out you get from your preceptorship the less chances you have...

5. What are the chances of new BSN graduates getting a job?

   BSN was a waste replied to veebeeG's topic in Job Hunt

   In California you have about a 15-20% chance of being hired. 80% of my class never got hired and are now stale grads.