Agencies and New Grads

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I am a New Grad RN with my BSN. I talked to one agency and they said they typically hire New Grads with a BSN. I would like to hear opinions about this I'm not sure what to do. They usually have placements in clinics and doctor offices. I am torn between going for an interview with them and not because it may not be a good fit. Please help me.

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When you call them, be prepared for a little (or a lot) of pressure back. After she turned an agency down, one of my fellow students got a lengthy, somewhat critical e-mail back informing her that she was making a BIG MISTAKE by not going with the agency!

It can be hard to take that sort of thing when you're already exhausted from your job search and sensitive from all the rejections!

I really do believe the right thing will come for all of us, even though we get pretty impatient while we wait!

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When you call them, be prepared for a little (or a lot) of pressure back. After she turned an agency down, one of my fellow students got a lengthy, somewhat critical e-mail back informing her that she was making a BIG MISTAKE by not going with the agency!

It can be hard to take that sort of thing when you're already exhausted from your job search and sensitive from all the rejections!

I really do believe the right thing will come for all of us, even though we get pretty impatient while we wait!

Thanks for the heads up but taking a job and risking my license is pressure enough for me. My feelings will not be hurt nor will the pressure of not taking it get to me. I def believe something is coming soon I will prob make and update or thread when it finally happens.

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when i saw the heading, i thought, oh no, here i go again, being the big nasty old nurse saying "dont you dare"! well i was pleasantly surprised that you figured it out on your own (critical thinking?)!

....try networking with nurses who HAVE jobs....to get inside info..... good luck

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It used to be that you have to have one year of experience before they would consider hiring you. IMHO you should have a good solid year under your belt before trying agency.

The last year before I left my old facility I had a lot of agency nurses and CNAs. Many of them were coming in without experience and it showed. I felt bad for them because they were trying - they just didn't have the skills that you pick up on the job from experience. It was also hard on the staff because we were in fact trying to train them on the run. There was some resentment from the staff also.

My expectation from an agency nurse or CNA is that they know the basics. I will only have to spend a short time at the beginning of the shift orienting them to our unit, what is different, where to find everything, what is expected of them with their assignment and where they can find me for help. And of course some might occasionally need help with something new.

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when i saw the heading, i thought, oh no, here i go again, being the big nasty old nurse saying "dont you dare"! well i was pleasantly surprised that you figured it out on your own (critical thinking?)!

....try networking with nurses who HAVE jobs....to get inside info..... good luck

This is exactly what I'm doing. Since I'm not from CA its a little harder but by attending church I have found at least 3-4 connects whether it be someone knowing HR, a nurse manager or is a nurse themselves

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It used to be that you have to have one year of experience before they would consider hiring you. IMHO you should have a good solid year under your belt before trying agency.

The last year before I left my old facility I had a lot of agency nurses and CNAs. Many of them were coming in without experience and it showed. I felt bad for them because they were trying - they just didn't have the skills that you pick up on the job from experience. It was also hard on the staff because we were in fact trying to train them on the run. There was some resentment from the staff also.

My expectation from an agency nurse or CNA is that they know the basics. I will only have to spend a short time at the beginning of the shift orienting them to our unit, what is different, where to find everything, what is expected of them with their assignment and where they can find me for help. And of course some might occasionally need help with something new.

I agree with this 100%. I'm glad I actually thought about it first then came on here to see if my thoughts were exact.

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I agree with this 100%. I'm glad I actually thought about it first then came on here to see if my thoughts were exact.

I agree with the poster that said you had great critical thinking skills. :) I think you will make a great nurse. Good luck and keep us posted on what you end up doing.

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I agree with the poster that said you had great critical thinking skills. :) I think you will make a great nurse. Good luck and keep us posted on what you end up doing.

I thank you both for that comment. I pray I do, nursing really is a strong passion of mine and who ever gives me an opportunity will get a person that's not just there for a job but a lifelong career. Thank you for the encouragement and I will keep you guys posted.

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BSN prepares you to be nurse managers, clinical coordinators, and/or clinical leaders. You can prepare yourself for different positions and more options.

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