Re: Is Memorial Hermann in TMC not hiring GN's for January? Originally Posted by croat 
I have a question! What can you do if you applied to every internship program (Memorial herman, Ben taub/LJB, St Lukes and Methodist) and dont get hired?
I have graduated Dec of 07, yes 07 and moved in March to Houston from Chicago and was too late to get into the summer internship. Then applied in November and still did not get in any, not even called for an interview.
Such a waste of time and loads of frustration.
If anyone has any advice please help!
Did the same thing. Graduated, moved to Houston, couldnt find a job.
However, began doing private duty nursing after not being able to find a hospital job. They oriented me completely and I became very competent with trachs, vents, gb's, and chronic care children. (RN's could be new grads to work Private Duty, LPNS had to have 1 year experience)
If you cant get a hospital job, start applying elsewhere. Nursing homes, assisted living, private duty, ANYWHERE to get experience.
After 9 months of Private Duty, I transferred to a hospital setting, and then eventually to the med center 1 year after that. Loving it ever since!
Good luck! Also, be persistent. Hospitals get hundreds of applications, but only so many phone calls and follow ups. Also, send resumes to the managers, not just to HR. HR gets so many, but if the manager likes your resume, you may get a call and get a job. And, as a new grad, apply everywhere - doesnt matter if its your dream job or not - you need to get the experience.
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