Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

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I am in my final year of prerequisites for entry into an accelerated BSN program here in LA. I have my BS and MFA in unrelated fields, have lots of management and even previous medical experience, and long for a commitment to nursing through a BSN and, hopefully a masters in nursing down the road. Here is my concern, from some of the forums here I get the idea there really are very few RN jobs--that the shortage is a bit of a myth propagated because nursing home jobs go wanting for the crappy circumstances they provide us. I need some feedback. I am going into considerable debt, dedicating my life to the career change, but if I am going to finish in 2 years (one more year of prereqs and on in the accelerated program itself), only to come out and find no work, I need to reconsider now. Some of your posts say there are lots of openings for OT and PT but not RNs. There are no locations on the posts, so maybe that is another part of the country. I don't see many jobs listed around here in the LA County area, but may not be looking in the right place. Anyone out there in LA County who can enlighten me? Are there RN jobs for new program graduates? Is there another, related field where the jobs are going begging? Help!

Thanks,

Pamela

Many people have lost their jobs and their health insurances. Hospitals are losing money because the ER's cannot turn away anyone who come to the ER's--including those are uninsured. To make the matter worst, California is relying on the tax payers for revenues and those tax payers are losing their jobs as well; so there is a freeze on hiring!

You will be graduating in 2 years and the economy is about to turn around; some economists are referring this as a U-turn. Let's see the jobs lost this month and next month. I can tell whether you will have a good chance to get a job when you finish your BSN.

In the mean time, keep studying and keep your fingers crossed!

Good luck.

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Specializes in med surgical.

if you are a male with BSN, you are in better chance of getting hired. That is what

I learnt from my classmates. All of the males have job before they graduate.

some of them even have troubles passing the program. So, that is my two cents.

Snoopy_nurse

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Yep, the New Grad jobs are hard to come by unless you've externed, worked in the military, worked as a CNA/LVN. Well, there are a lot of flu shot clinics and time to work on your advanced degree. Still waitressing!:confused:

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I do not mind Behavioral health or LTC but they all want EXPERIENCE. Just got 2 matches at a OC hospital, and I am following Brian's advice to get many certs. I have ACLS, PALS, EMT, taking the NRP, taking trauma course, took CDE exam. No worries with the education...just need a foothold.

FYI- I can't believe that my sibling is making $65+ an hour as a speech pathologist at an elementary school. Yay, but where's the equalization...maybe I should get my masters in swallow evals and lisp correction...less liability, stress and more pay.

Newbie Nurse

One of my former clients was a speech pathologist and I noticed that she went to work every day of the work week. Something to be said about that. I wasn't working every day.

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I have done a lot of research, and I have decided to take the CNA certification and get a part time CNA job. The experience will help me get into the accelerated BSN program I want and translates into valuable experience in getting a job later. Much more valuable than volunteer work. Just thought I'd pass this tip along...

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One of my former clients was a speech pathologist and I noticed that she went to work every day of the work week. Something to be said about that. I wasn't working every day.

But as one of the above posters said there is less stress and liability. Some people would rather work everyday with minimal stress than work a few days a week and be so stressed and tired when they do get home. I shadowed a speech pathologist before and if I dont get into the nursing program soon I am returning to that major.

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I recently moved to Socal from the midwest. I worked in doctor's offices approx. 15+ years. I'm finding out Dr offices here do not hire RN's, only medical assistants. Now without any hospital experience I can not get into one of the hospitals. I guess that makes me overqualified but underqualified. and without a job!

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Can anyone shed any light on where to start as a New Grad RN who is looking for a job in the Orange County area? Nurn 69 did you find something?

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This is encouraging news about new grads. Many of the discussions I read about are more discouraging. I wouldn't mind working in mental health if this would count for the experience you need for other tops of hospital jobs. I hope this kind of work and that in nursing facilities will be enough to count for the higher paying and possibly more sought-after positions. Please let me know.

Thanks for your informaton.

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care.

What encouraging news? Most can't find jobs, even experienced nurses.

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Ohhhh boy. I want to come to SD end of july. my husband is in the navy. we have been apart for a month now and its harder every day.

Will I be able to get at least a part time job with one year tele experience

thank you for your feedback in advance

Edina

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Ohhhh boy. I want to come to SD end of july. my husband is in the navy. we have been apart for a month now and its harder every day.

Will I be able to get at least a part time job with one year tele experience

thank you for your feedback in advance

Edina

Start contacting prospective employers now and get ready for a difficult time.

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