Well the Nclex is over and I finally got my HI license number ( going through endorsement to CA license now).
Does anyone have a list or can point me in the right direction in regards to new grad programs here?
I am obviously applying to nursing homes and for tech jobs as well but I am not from here and I know literally 2 people here so I am hoping to get a bit of advice what hospitals I should be looking at.
I have looked at Scripps and their program is closed for winter. Sharp has nothing posted. Palomar has nothing posted. I even looked as far as going north of SD. The road is open as long as I am somewhere in So cal.
Tri city doesn't have new grad programs. UCSD is off limits from what I understand they prefer local students only.
Every job is going to advertise at least one year experience minimum. The key is to just simply ignore that. Everyone that I know has landed jobs and their not all new grad hospital jobs.
LTC and SNF facilities seem to be the most willing to hire new grads because such facilities are the least desirable to work in due to their harsh high stress job requirements.
When I got my first job in a SNF as a new grad, they literally hired me on the spot without even interviewing me. And I live in Southern California.
Hello it sounds like you are looking at the big teaching hospitals but I would try some small hospitals as well. Try VVGMC in Victorville they are in in need of many RN's. They hire new grads because of the high turn over rate.
Try joining "New Grad RN CA" on facebook if you haven't already done so. It's a very supportive group and people are constantly sharing job opportunities for new grads. If it weren't for that group I wouldn't have the job I have now. Good luck!!
UltraT
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There are no non or hospital RN positions anywhere that I am eligible. Everywhere it's one year experience at least.