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i was wondering from those of you lucky new rn's that have jobs:yeah:

1.what kind of floor are you working on?

2.where are you from?

3.how did you get that job?--did you have connections?, work there previously, application process, follow-up process, interview tips, anything at all would be helpful

i am looking for anything and hopefully we can help everyone that reads this too...,

and of course: congratulations, i am happy for all of you but super jealous right now;)

It does not help the matter when RNs that I graduated with have either 1) failed at their new RN job @ the hospital, or 2) quit their hospital job already b/c they don't like it. Both have already occurred with classmates of mine. I have one thing to tell all new grads -- give it at least 6 months before you quit!! (if you get fired, it cannot be helped) I used to work in Training & Development, and the one thing that I remember is that you can expect (yes, EXPECT) to HATE a new job for at least the first 6 months!! That is what happens to people when CHANGE occurs. It is unfortunate, but true, at least in my opinion. I honestly feel that this is why so many agencies are reluctant to hiring new grad RNs...

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im from the around the same area....pgh,pa....graduate in about two months and am beginning to get nervous that i havent started looking for a job.....hopefully i can find a job as easily but things arent sounding too good from the looks of this board.....congrats on ur hire!

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Unit: Tele med-surg / float pool

Where: Seattle, WA

How: Went to a job fair, met the nurse manager and hit it off. It helps to flatter potential future bosses! My friend who went with me go hired the day before! What I think really helped was looking up the hospitals mission statement and working that into why I wanted to work for that particular hospital so much. The nnurse manager's face lit up "That's what attracted me too!"

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PCU in Michigan. I got hired while I was in my last semester of clinicals on the same floor. I was lucky enough to have one of the nurses introduce me to the nurse manager. My advice is to get contact info for the nurse recruiter where you would like to work and keep in touch with him/her.

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1.What kind of floor are you working on? Hematology/oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant

2.Where are you from? Massechusettes

3.HOW DID YOU GET THAT JOB: I worked at the hospital as an aide for 2 1/2 years while i went to nursing school. Thinking I would get a job no problem when i gradtuated (not expecting the economy to **** the bed and for nursing to go down with it). I graduated in december 2008 and just got the job July 2009. Good luck to everyone!! A glimpse of hope---when I did apply to this job I asked them why they wanted new grads and they said we were easier to train :D

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I guess I can kind of post one of my own....I got a seasonal job giving flu shots at various flu clinics at different stores, businesses, et. I mean it is not what I wanted, but it really got to the point where I needed an income and a job.

Hopefully something else will come up too....

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Specializes in ED.

1. What kind of floor are you working on? Emergency Department

2. Where are you from? New Jersey

3. How did you get that job? I completed all of my clinicals in this hospital and in my last semester we were able to pick a hospital administrator to shadow. I picked an administrator in the ED. I have also been in EMS for 7 years and an EMT for 4 (as a volunteer and professionally, often in areas serving this hospital). I know many of the paramedics and nurses from working in EMS so the managers were able to see that I already knew people in the department and worked well with them.

Good luck to all!

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hello! I graduated in May 09 in Philly and it's very hard to find a job here. First, as mentioned above, I got a seasonal job giving flu shots (Sep-Dec). You can work 0-40 hrs per week and select your own shifts, so I figured at least it is something, and if I got a full time job, I could still do the flu shots on the side for extra cash.

I accepted a home care position that I got by making a good impression during my student clinicals there, and also by networking - the owners are alums from my nursing school, so we all know the same people. I want to do community health, so this is a great position for me.

I was also offered a 3rd shift telemetry position at one of the medium sized hospitals. I got that by first applying for the position online, then writing, calling, and emailing every HR contact I could find (there was no contact listed). I emphasized how much I wanted THAT position at THAT hospital, and I researched what made THAT hospital unique. I sold myself on wanting to work for them, not just looking for any job.

Now, there are people in my class who probably wouldn't take either of these jobs . . . they are waiting for a day shift job at one of the big name university hospitals. If you have that luxury great. They are not hiring "graduate nurses," at this time, and you will need an excellent connection and a bit of luck to get in there.

Overall, the job market for new graduates in Philly/S. Jersey is horrible. I'm very grateful to have a full time job plus a part time seasonal job in the midst of this.

You CAN do it but don't wait for the job to come to you. And rather than wait for your dream job, get any job you can, you can always pursue your dream job in 1-2 years.

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hello mah09 i wanted to know where did you find the seasonal job giving flu shots. i am a new grad from georgia, who is still looking for a job also and i figured that at least i could be working as a rn giving shots. do you have to have your license before you start, because i have not sat for my boards yet. thanks

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I'm doing the flu shots for Mollen Immunizations (http://www.flushotusa.com). They are nationwide and do the flu shot clinics at Walmart, other retail locations, and some corporate locations. You can apply on their web site.

They will accept a temporary practice permit, but I don't know if GA allows that. Here, PA allows it but NJ doesn't.

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Thanks for the information. Are you by yourself doing the flu shots or are there more than one person working? Just concern with being by myself as a new grad.

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I got this job too and you there is suppose to be 2 of you at least, but if someone calls out or something, then it is possible for you to be by yourself, you do an hour long training online, but if you want to apply, I'd do it soon training started a few days ago and I am still waiting for my paperwork to go through from at least 2 weeks ago. Hope this helps.

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