Becoming immune to "NO NEW GRADS"

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Specializes in LTC.

I just decided this week ( after passing my boards) that I'll start applying for jobs as a nurse. Although I don't have my nursing license # yet, I still thought I'd give it a shot. Well in the pass hour in a half I received 19 " no new grads" and left 15 messages for various facilities. I actually had one that accepted new grad applications and another that just hired some new grads. I'm a firm believer that what God has for me its for me. I prayed that he would open just the right door. All I can do is apply and its either yay or nay. I just want to encourage all the new grads out there. I know its not easy... especially if you quit your job like me to survive nursing school. All new grads should hold their head up high and don't give up. I may get a thousand " no new grads" but I'm still going to keep calling and putting in applications until that door opens up.

Good luck to all us new grads and don't lose hope ! :nurse::redbeathe

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Specializes in M/S, MICU, CVICU, SICU, ER, Trauma, NICU.

Good luck to you. These facilities don't realize that it may bite them in the butt when the older nurses retire because they can't do the job anymore.

I am an experienced nurse and appreciate your resilience and tenacity on finding a job.

I wish you and other new grads the best.

Jo

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I feel the same way. I was upbeat and knew I would get a job. It's been over a year.....I will be doing seasonal immunization clinics shortly and am still looking.....It's very depressing. I have my up days and my down days....hopeful that something will turn up.

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Specializes in LTC.
I feel the same way. I was upbeat and knew I would get a job. It's been over a year.....I will be doing seasonal immunization clinics shortly and am still looking.....It's very depressing. I have my up days and my down days....hopeful that something will turn up.

Sorry its been over a year for you. I continued to call... probably up to 40 calls by now and I did get three places that accept new grads so I'm now hopeful. Three places told me to come in and fill out applications so thats just what I'll do. Doesn't mean I'll get hired but I gotta start from so where.

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Specializes in School Nursing.

hello nursingstudent19 ! i want you to know that i love your resolve and your determination ! something will turn up for you, i am sure of that. keep on keepin' on and the lord will reward your faithfulness. just want you to know that i am praying for you my friend :saint:.

praiser :heartbeat

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Specializes in Rehab, Sub Acute.

Where are you applying? Most SNF will hire new grads, even if that is not where you want to be at first. A position at a SNF will give you great practice with your skills, and get you experience, while you are searching for your dream job. Good Luck.

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Specializes in LTC.

Thanks Praiser !!! I need all the prayers I can get. I may even try school nursing... we'll see.

I'm applying any and everywhere !

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Thanks. Encouragement is always welcome. Keep your chin up.

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Specializes in LTC.

I also contacted Genesis healthcare. Its a nationwide company that help place nurses. They even said they will send my info. to a nursing recruiter and yes they accept NEW GRADS !!!! So as of now I've contacted 6 places that hire new grads so tomorrow I plan on start placing applications at these facilities. I'll keep everyone updated.

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