Difficulty finding that first position

Rita,

This concerns me. Everywhere I look I see jobs advertised. I keep hearing about this so called nurse shortage. As a student, I sure do not want to go through all of nursing school, ect only to find out that there really are no jobs available. It is also the same in the business world. I keep reading that companies are hiring new grads at a record pace, and the future for "business" job applicants is extremely bright. I just do not know anyone who knows where the so called jobs are (I do not even want to be in the business world any longer).

Holly

For those of you new grads looking for a job - have you considered or is it possible to relocate? Sometimes what is a nursing shortage in one area, isn't in another.

What type of job are you looking for? Are you only interested in certain types of jobs ... or a certain work schedule ... etc.? Or are you flexible?

llg

I am serious... I been a LPN since Dec... and still looking for work.... Is it truly this hard for new grads to get a job.... Everywhere I went ...I filled out an application, and then they ask about experience.....EVERYWHERE IS ASKING FOR EXPERIENCE.... How can I get some if you won't let me in your door for some...

Jean, I feel your pain. I am finally coming off the same experience.
New Grad. Will work for pay!!!
And when I saw my student loans coming due, and my bank account becoming smaller, and finding myself unable to remember my pathophysiology, I chose to look outside of my famliarity, and apply out of state.
I was recently hired and am relocating to an area that has a desire and a need for BSN's as they typically have an abundance of ADNs. Talk about pressure?! LOL. But I'm excited too, because it's in the unit I've been wanting and applying for all over to no avail.
I found myself applying for things I didn't want, just for the income and still not getting responses. Emails not replied to, phone calls not returned, in-person visits for nothing...Jean I know what you are going through.

An earlier poster here said one area may have a shortage where another does not. Apparently my town is saturated. At least until the next wave of interns are hired, and my creditors aren't going to wait for that!!

Spread your wings Jean. It takes some investigative work, but you'll find what you're looking for!

Good Luck
Chloe

RN-BSN, BA

I started out in a night shift even though I didn't want to. After 16 months, I got a transfer to days. There are plenty of jobs, but you must be willing to get that initial year or two of experience wherever they will hire you. Usually at a hospital working the night shift. Good luck to you.