Here I see that a lot of people are saying it's extremely hard to find a job. Particularly as a nurse who has just come out of school.
I look at lists of jobs that are in demand and nursing is always on those lists. Next to engineering and what not.
It's not just here that I've heard the opposite though. I know a bunch of people who have a relative that's a nurse and they say the job market is pretty much terrible right now.
If your in a northern state, it's a bit tough now, pay is lower south, but many jobs, have no idea what the west looks like.
If you can move when done, and be patient, this will pass. 15 years in, this cycles, we will need you in two to three years desperately. I"ve lived through the over staffing and shortages.... the over staffing lasts a month or two, the shortage for years. And we're short in NC. NOW!
I have a friend in NC who can't find a job, new grad though.
Money is tight and it is a bigger gamble and more expensive to hire and train a brand new nurse. There are some places willing to hire the green ones, but it is competative. I did travel in Texas and there were facilities there willing to bring in any able bodies to fill shortages.
I an in a northern state and trust me not all northern states pay more than the South.
AprilRNurse
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I have a friend in NC who can't find a job, new grad though.