ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

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I recently just passed my boards and am finding it is VERY hard to land a job as a new grad at a hospital. I know you dont necessarily have to enter a new grad program but a lot of hospitals i have tried applying at say you must be in a new grad. Are you all getting the same treatment? Kind of ironic.

I will try o explain why its difficult for new grads and even experienced nurses to land a Job in north cal. The pay is good and employers know there is a mismatch of supply and demand therefore they have the ability to pick and chose, they have become so creative such that they now have the ability to hire nurse, while avoiding the orientation costs. This puts the new grads at a great disadvantage. Some hospitals wanna take you on as an agency nurse first, while you are employed as a agency nurse they are also assessing you skill level and how well you blend then if they like you, they will take you on and since you have already worked in the system as an agency nurse they can bring you up to speed in a matter of 1-2 weeks whereas it takes much longer to orient a new grad and in these tough times they wanna make sure you will stick around. So I would advise you to find a hospital that is willing to take you on as a new grad, stick to your area of interest for at least 2 years, work on the necessary certifications they you will be a more competitive candidate in areas saturated with nurses and offer high pay. Like I pointed out in one of my posts, You might wanna consider Detroit Michigan, they have plenty of good new grad programs, the cost of living is much lower, and the pay is good. Yes, the Auto industry is struggling but health care is booming the other downfall might be the snow but remember you have to be willing to give in order to get. The cost of housing in Detroit and the surrounding areas is reasonable whether you chose to rent or buy. Airfares from Detroit to California are very affordable.

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any updates? or tips where there is an opening for new grads :(

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any updates? or tips where there is an opening for new grads :(

If anyone is interested in relocating, Washington State is hiring new grads, and they are offering internships. Washington State has NO state income tax, minimal crime, traffic, open land, and low cost housing.

ICNE (Intercollegiate Center for Nursing Education), had a Job Fair about two weeks ago. I picked up alot of material from the hospitals when I was there. PM me and I will give you the names and contact numbers of the hospitals. Hope that helps.

Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN

Spokane, Washington

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I would love to get some contact information on Wash hospitals. you can post it here or email me at [email protected]

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I will be graduating in Decemeber 2009. I have yet to begin my preceptorship, but was thinking of putting JMMC-Walnut Creek as my top preference for Med-Surg and then CC as my second choice. I have heard through the grapevine that certain places tend to hire preceptees who perform exceptionally during their preceptorship. Does anyone know how valid that may be?

What would be beneficial for me to start doing before I graduate? Volunteer, work as a CNA, Student nurse tech, internship?

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Specializes in Emergency, Critical Care Transport.

I am just about to be a new grad from the Bay Area, and I was hired at UCLA. I stopped looking up here because I wanted to be in a specialty area, and I got what I wanted elsewhere. After hearing about how various new grad programs aren't happening, I decided to get my experience elsewhere. I know I'll be back, so it was an easy choice for me.

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Who told you that we don't intern at Samuel Merritt? I just finished mine.

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well i myself am a new grad and have been looking for a job since may of this year and still no luck. no interviews no call back, nothing! i have been looking everyday for something to come up but all of this is so discouraging when im having no luck. so needless to say im in the same boat.

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u got an intern from samuel merrit? wow . i graduated from there and i got nothing. good for u? how did that work out for u?

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No jobs in CA without having to compete with 600+ new grads!

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Specializes in Cardiac, stroke, telemetry,Med-surgical.

Alta Bates Summit have taken New Grads for their New Grad Training Program. You have to call HR and ask them do they still accept applications.

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No jobs in CA without having to compete with 600+ new grads!

A former classmate of mines said the last nursing job she applied to had over 1000 applications:eek::eek::eek:. Meanwhile she continues to work at her former job.

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