Confused about internships in Dallas area

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I'm currently in nursing school in Richmond Va, and I will graduate in May. Here, there are no mandatory interships. We can apply to any area we want. If we are to get hired, we basically have a preceptor that we work with for 8-12 weeks.

Me and my family are moving to Dallas once I graduate and I have been looking into finding employment in the plano/Frisco area. I'm confused about only being able to apply for interships. As of now there really are very few to choose from! I'm baffled that with the nursing shortage, that they would turn new grads away from other positions that need to be filled. There are plenty of jobs that I would LOVE to apply for, but I guess I can't because they aren't internships!

The hospitals that have the most intern positions are hospitals in downtown Dallas, and I don't want to work there.

HELP! This is so frustrating!:o

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Specializes in ante/postpartum, baby RN.

The hospitals that have the most intern positions are hospitals in downtown Dallas, and I don't want to work there. HELP! This is so frustrating!:o

Many hospital systems have buildings in Dallas and in the Plano area, too. Like, Baylor, Presby, Medical City. Have you called them? I am sure you will find something in Plano or Frisco. It seems that all hospitals are expanding there. Katie

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Specializes in ICU, ER, HH, NICU, now FNP.

And you don't HAVE to apply just to internships - you can apply to any position that does not require experience. Some places only do internships for certain specialties, but not for all specialties and not for all positions. You still do orientation, but you don't do an internship.

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Thanks so much! See, I learned something new! :) I thought the only position a new grad could apply for was an internship! There are plenty of positions that I saw that only required a degree/diploma.

Looks like I'll be busy submitting resumes today then. :)

I do think the internship is a good idea because I really don't want to feel like I'm thrown to the wolves shortly after graduating, so I'm sure I will continue to keep an eye out for those as well. Although, I'm sure it's pretty competetive getting a spot!

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Specializes in ER, IICU, PCU, PACU, EMS.

Sleepymom,

All applications seem to be online now. I would also call the HR contact to ask questions about the positions you're interested in. I've been trying to get into the ED and it seems as though they all want experienced nurses in that area although the position stated general requirements. Doesn't hurt to ask though! Good luck!!!

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