California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

[piscesmama]

Greetings.

This is my story- I graduated from Nursing School in May 2008 (ADN) and passed my boards in October 2008.

I live north of San Fran and have yet to find a New Grad Program. I've been on Allnurses since last summer when I started studying to pass the boards. I used Allnurses especially the "random facts" thread which helped me pass the boards with flying colors. My family is ready to move out of the area because there is no new grad program avail out here.

I have spent hours online looking for New Grad positions in Washington State, Southern Ca, New Mexico, and Ashville NC. These are the areas, along with the Bay Area that I am interested in. I am looking to see if someone would like to buddy up or we can all help continue this thread and we can help search together for all the possible positions in the areas mentioned above or just in California. I have found that the work done alone is not enough or that I have just missed an application date, or I didn't know that blank blank just hired for the season.

The random facts thread was so hot because it was encompassing info about one main event with up to the minute info. Maybe a thread like "California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?"- and it would include SNF's and whatever we can think of that a new nurse can do in the community, would be like the "random facts" thread. I'm sure I will hear from an Allnurses thread monitor about if this is OK or not.

At this point I am just trying to be creative and use the best resource online, which to me has been this sight.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Piscesmama

[reb3b]

Loma 6685- thanks. Too bad I missed out on that one. Do you know of anywhere else that has openings now?

[loma6685]

Loma 6685- thanks. Too bad I missed out on that one. Do you know of anywhere else that has openings now?

Wish I did but not at the moment.

I just keep checking the websites of local hospitals. Also, I call every few weeks just to make sure I am not missing something on the web page. Sometimes the new grad listings are sneaky and listed for such a short time frame if you don't check daily you miss it. It's just a waiting game in the Bay Area right now. It will work out eventually.

[reb3b]

Wish I did but not at the moment.

I just keep checking the websites of local hospitals. Also, I call every few weeks just to make sure I am not missing something on the web page. Sometimes the new grad listings are sneaky and listed for such a short time frame if you don't check daily you miss it. It's just a waiting game in the Bay Area right now. It will work out eventually.

So true. Good advice. Thanks. Those new grad postings are soooo tricky to find. I think they do it on purpose! Oh well! Trying to stay positive Good luck to you!!

[tammy76]

I also applied in mid-December. I did not make it but received an email saying that I have rank position: group of qualified candidates who does not warrant an interview at this time. I have BSN, apparently it is not enough. I talked to lorinda gomez, nursing recruiter.

She explaned that they accept former CNAs or LVN first. :-(

[loma6685]

I also applied in mid-December. I did not make it but received an email saying that I have rank position: group of qualified candidates who does not warrant an interview at this time. I have BSN, apparently it is not enough. I talked to lorinda gomez, nursing recruiter.

She explaned that they accept former CNAs or LVN first. :-(

I received that same email. I also have a BSN and to be honest was a bit surprised i didn't get an interview. Reading that piece of information really clears things up. Thanks for sharing!

[CC918]

i'm missing so many opportunities just because I'm out of school now! LoL. I really need to check this website more often!

[PEREZRN]

hello all!

our job hunt continues, going on 7 months for me in feb.

did anyone apply for the rn/new grad position at washington hosp. in fremont, starting this spring? if so have any of you heard back? i also applied for the new grad rn med/surg position at valley med, even with three years lvn experience still have yet to hear from them..called them to check my app status and no response, left a message, no call back. i have applied for soooo many positions since july and still no lead! trying hard to stay motivated and in good spirits, some days are better than others. i continue to wish you all luck with your job hunt and thank you all for the advise and info posted here.

one more thing, for those who have not yet recived this link, http://www.canursingresource.com/index.php, its very helpful when im job hunting (everyday!) kudos and much thanks to kim the creator of the site!!

-lupe

[lperkrn, MSN, RN]

Yes, I applied to Wash Hosp. It sounded like it would be awhile before they get back to anyone since they have 425 applications to go through. My job hunt began 10 months ago and so far, nada.

[Gem0607]

Okay not sure if anyone else who doesn't have a job get a feeling that we may not have a job until the summer. The other New Grad programs I researched aren't starting until June/July. OMG I am going to lose mind.

[stripec30]

Just b/c hospitals aren't offering 'new grad' programs, doesn't mean that they're not hiring new grad RN's.... just a thought.

[Gem0607]

Just b/c hospitals aren't offering 'new grad' programs, doesn't mean that they're not hiring new grad RN's.... just a thought.

Thought well taken. I've also called and applied to some of the open RN positions and still nothing. I'm not giving up someone will eventually give me a chance. Its just somedays, feel so long and boring and your mind just starts to wonder WHY.

[loma6685]

Just b/c hospitals aren't offering 'new grad' programs, doesn't mean that they're not hiring new grad RN's.... just a thought.

True, though I have applied to a few Staff I RN positions which say they are open to all candidates only to receive an email that says only experienced RNs are being considered at this time. Very frustrating.