Applying for New Grad Positions...Advice, etc

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Hi,

I am a Male Nursing Student in Colorado graduating in May with my BSN. I am searching to find any input, advice, or opinions on the application process to New Grad Programs since I need to begin soon (Feb-March).

The Job Market in Colorado is really bad (as anywhere else from what i've read on this site), but I was wondering if anyone had any idea where (location wise) it might be a good idea to apply....

I do speak other languages (fluent in Spanish and Italian) and am curious as to if there are any areas who really are in need of Spanish speaking nurses that would give me a leg up during New Grad application process? Where is there a major need?

I really want to work in a Pediatric ICU, but will honestly take any good clinical position as to start getting experience as a staff nurse.

I currently live in Colorado and work for the University of Colorado Hospital.

I plan on applying to there New grad program as well, but, I am still interested in moving/looking elsewhere especially since I can work in major hispanic populated areas.... but I don't know. Any comments or suggestions? I appreciate any feedback as I begin stressing over this job hunting business..

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Hi I am a Male Nursing Student in Colorado graduating in May with my BSN. I am searching to find any input, advice, or opinions on the application process to New Grad Programs since I need to begin soon (Feb-March). The Job Market in Colorado is really bad (as anywhere else from what i've read on this site), but I was wondering if anyone had any idea where (location wise) it might be a good idea to apply.... I do speak other languages (fluent in Spanish and Italian) and am curious as to if there are any areas who really are in need of Spanish speaking nurses that would give me a leg up during New Grad application process? Where is there a major need? I really want to work in a Pediatric ICU, but will honestly take any good clinical position as to start getting experience as a staff nurse. I currently live in Colorado and work for the University of Colorado Hospital. I plan on applying to there New grad program as well, but, I am still interested in moving/looking elsewhere especially since I can work in major hispanic populated areas.... but I don't know. Any comments or suggestions? I appreciate any feedback as I begin stressing over this job hunting business..[/quote']

I just got accepted to the ICU internship at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. That's not too far from your home and I believe there is a large population of Hispanics there. Not sure when the next program starts but I hear it's really good so maybe keep an eye on an opening? No pediatric ICU in the intern rotation but I'm sure they have that area.

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Specializes in public health.

Clinica hires Spanish speaking nurses.

https://www5.ultirecruit.com/CLI1001/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*DF4B86C51EF25D3F

If you want to stay in hospital new grad programs, Craig, Children's, UCH, Denver health all hire new grads. Be sure to check their opening dates because they are all different.

BTW, I graduated from CU in May 2013, took me 5 months to land a job. Part of the reason why it took so long was because I didn't want a job in hospitals or nursing homes (that pretty much eliminated 90% off the jobs I could apply as a new grad). I ended up getting a job at my local county health department which is the kind of job I want in the first place. Most of my cohort were hired by UCH, Swedish, Rose, Children's and Medical Center of Aurora. Some were employed right after graduation, some took several months.

Good luck!

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Specializes in public health.

Clinica hires Spanish speaking nurses.

https://www5.ultirecruit.com/CLI1001/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*DF4B86C51EF25D3F

Denver Health has tons of Hispanic patients on its L&D, mom/baby floors. Not sure about PICU though.

Some county health department jobs (public health nurse) requires Spanish speaker. I know some positions in Boulder County Health Department requires fluent Spanish.

If you want to stay in hospital new grad programs, Craig, Children's, UCH, Denver health all hire new grads. Be sure to check their opening dates because they are all different.

BTW, I graduated from CU in May 2013, took me 5 months to land a job. Part of the reason why it took so long was because I didn't want a job in hospitals or nursing homes (that pretty much eliminated 90% off the jobs I could apply as a new grad). I ended up getting a job at my local county health department which is the kind of job I want in the first place. Most of my cohort were hired by UCH, Swedish, Rose, Children's and Medical Center of Aurora. Some were employed right after graduation, some took several months.

Good luck!

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Thank you for these! I am looking into Clinica as we speak. It is nice because it seems like a nice combination of nursing (skills typically on a hospital floor) with public health nursing.

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You are welcome. My friend just quit her job on a busy tele floor from a major hospital in metro Denver and got hired by Clinica within a couple of weeks. She is loving it so far. She said she gets to spend more time with her patients, do more teaching and thorough assessments and they don't go into code like every couple of weeks.

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That's awesome! I am very personable and really enjoy 1:1 time with my patients so I think it would be perfect! Especially if I can do that with the Hispanic Community and educate them properly since I can teach and do my assessments in Spanish.

Yeah, I don't want to fall into the "med/surg crazy busy floors" and hate my life.

Do you know if your friend has great benefits and such?

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Specializes in public health.

My friend said the benefit is very comparable to major hospitals in denver and they are hiring right now.

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