A new grad numbers game... just curious!

Leonardo Del Toro, RN · Sep 24, 2013

I think you can add a zero to each number in this poll. It wouldn't be inacurate

applesxoranges, BSN, RN · Sep 30, 2013

just started applying. a hiring manager was at a conference the other day and said that as a soon to be a new grad, i should have been applying to places back in august.

I've applied to 6 hospitals in 4 different systems for a total of about 20 jobs. only 1 is a new grad residency that is offered in my area.

i've not heard back from a single place but most of them i applied to this week. i dont think i'll hear back from the residency till about november.

Lmonchin · Oct 1, 2013

To the new grads who have gotten interviews at hospitals...may I ask what city and state or specific hospitals these are? I am in Boston and it is looking real grim for new grads here. I'm licensed in MA and recently applied for my NY license in order to apply there to expand my options/chances. A basic requirement for any position posted is that you must hold that states license in order to apply. I've just been applying out of state to any and all hospitals but have not heard back. I am eligible to apply for licensure as soon as an offer is made. I just don't want to spend $200 for every state and not be guaranteed a job anywhere....do you know all know whether this hurts my chances of even getting that interview?

alley0323 · Oct 1, 2013

Katie where do you live? I would love to apply if there is a high demand for new grads!

renardeau, BSN, RN · Oct 1, 2013

July Grad. NCLEX passed in late August in MD.

1. 7 different hospitals, 10 positions

2. Only 1 new grad position (new grad positions were sporifice because of May grads)

3. 6 rejections (only knew because position was listed as closed after a while), 2 interviews coming up, 2 listed as "under review/forwarded to hiring manager" by application system

4. First interview in a few days!

I definitely plan on applying to more jobs, but for now I feel like I've applied to all the jobs I'm qualified for in the immediate area (Baltimore). I will start applying to farther away places after these 2 interviews if I don't get some good news :writing:

MissH1967, ASN, RN · Oct 3, 2013

May grad. Passed NCLEX May 30. License granted June 4. Started job October 2.

1. How many places have you applied so far?

2. How many new grad postings vs. regular postings?

3. How many have you heard from one way or the other?

4. Any job offers yet?

1. 39+

2. I really don't even know. I apply to jobs that require the basics.

3. 16 (6 of those from the same VA facility)

4. I finally have recently been getting actual call backs and several interviews. I don't know if it's because I reworked my resume, got my ACLS cert, or a combination. I was offered a home health position, but I told her I had other interviews. She was not able to wait as the family needed someone ASAP. I was offered a position at a small hospital 45 minutes north of me and I accepted. I've been getting calls from 2 of the larger hospitals in my area, and I'm a little bummed because I already accepted this position. However, I think it will be a good experience.

renardeau, BSN, RN · Oct 4, 2013

July Grad. NCLEX passed in late August in MD.
1. 7 different hospitals, 10 positions
2. Only 1 new grad position (new grad positions were sporifice because of May grads)
3. 6 rejections (only knew because position was listed as closed after a while), 2 interviews coming up, 2 listed as "under review/forwarded to hiring manager" by application system
4. First interview in a few days!
I definitely plan on applying to more jobs, but for now I feel like I've applied to all the jobs I'm qualified for in the immediate area (Baltimore). I will start applying to farther away places after these 2 interviews if I don't get some good news

I got the job for the nurse residency I applied to! I'm pouncing on it, as it starts super soon and I have to get my license switched over to another state. They also required a reply by Monday :unsure: so I just decided to accept it and canceled my second interview. Based on how hard it seems to find a job in this economy, I didn't really want to chance losing a solid offer.

Best of luck to everyone out there!

RNt211912 · Oct 5, 2013

OH wow you are so lucky. congrats on your new job:)

Lmonchin · Oct 5, 2013

Congratulations!!!

applesxoranges, BSN, RN · Oct 5, 2013

I've applied to over 30 jobs pre-licensure and I've had 5 automatic rejections for not being licensed. My work interviewed me and wants to do a nurse extern to nurse intern to orienting nurse progression with me but they need confirmation they can do that.

CP2013 · Oct 5, 2013

1. How many places have you applied so far?
2. How many new grad postings vs. regular postings?
3. How many have you heard from one way or the other?
4. Any job offers yet?

Sent out 10-15 applications

All new grad postings (across several states)

Have heard from 5 or 6

Have 3 solid offers and 1 pending offer

About me:

*BSN grad in June

*NCLEX in July

*Started completing applications in August

*BLS/ACLS/PALS/NIHSS/EKG

*PCT/CNA experience

*EMT-B certification pending examination

*Member of multiple nursing associations

Roughly, time on market was 4 weeks before being hired out of state

nursecait · Oct 5, 2013

Graduated ASN May 2013

Passed NCLEX July 2013

Applied to about 20 hospitals

3 interviews in September, 3 offers received.

I start in the ICU in two weeks :)

A new grad numbers game... just curious!

How many places have you applied?