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  1. Jun 29, '11 by
    FYI--north Florida sucks, don't even bother.
  2. Jun 29, '11 by
    Quote from kalevra
    Where? Because there are some RN new grads that would love to know. To my knowledge California new grads are having one hell of a time getting an interview nevertheless a job in acute care.
    That post was from three years ago.
  3. Jun 29, '11 by
    Massive massive surplus of new RNs in CO. Supposedly there is a surplus of experienced RNs too.
  4. Jun 29, '11 by
    lol i got caught up in hope. good looking out
  5. Jun 30, '11 by
    Quote from ChristineN
    No one here has mentioned the DC metro area. I have found it to be one of the areas in the Eastern coast with a decent amount of nursing openings. Many of the hospitals around here are unionized which drives the salaries up.

    Would they hire new grad nurses? I am graduating next year. DC isn't too far from NYC so me and hubby can still visit often, too see our families...
  6. Jun 30, '11 by
    Quote from CP1983
    Would they hire new grad nurses? I am graduating next year. DC isn't too far from NYC so me and hubby can still visit often, too see our families...
    Yes many of our hospitals still have new grad residency programs. In fact, many new grad RN's have relocated from other parts of the country to find work here.
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  7. Jun 30, '11 by
    Quote from ChristineN
    Yes many of our hospitals still have new grad residency programs. In fact, many new grad RN's have relocated from other parts of the country to find work here.

    Wow!! That is very refreshing to hear! I have a old friend that graduated last year, she lives in the DMV area and she was kinda worried about the job market but John Hopkins Hospital gave her an offer in a month. I was so happy for her. I haven't spoken to her in a while, though. But I am really happy you gave this information, I really hope I have luck next year when I apply to hospitals in DC. The job market here in NYC is weird. Alot of people say they are jobs here avaialble but you just have to know "someone" to get your foot in the door. I don't know anyone, so pretty much luck here is very minimal. Oh, one more question, which hospitals would you suggest that have the new grad residency programs? Does it matter if you have an ADN or you have to have a BSN? Thanks a bunch,
  8. Jun 28, '12 by
    Anyone have any up to date info re the nursing shortage?
    Currently in NC-UK trained nurse with 23 yrs exp and BSN-have had a job offer since 2007 but caught in Green Card retrogression. My husband is on his second 3 yr work visa and applying for Grren card (different category to me as he has a Masters degree) but his Green card category was cuurent until this month when the wait suddenly jumped to 3 yrs.
    Hoping this will change with the beginning of the new fiscal year but in the meantime looking for jobs that require a BSN and experience that might qualify for a 3 yr work visa so I can get working again.
  9. Jun 28, '12 by
    BRAINS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  10. Jun 29, '12 by
    Basing "shortage" on how many ads you see is faulty.