Current employment situation in Dallas area

[DM74LA]

Hey all, it's been a couple of years since someone has asked. Seems around 2013 someone had asked about the Dallas market and got a few replies that it was flooded due to all the nursing schools in the area. Has this changed any. Also, I am an ADN nurse and heard that this could also limit my options as well. I'm currently in Shreveport where at my facility we go through spells of having no positions after a graduating class comes out to being extremely short after a few months-usually due to nurses leaving after their commitment is up.

Also what does the float/pool or agency/contract options look like in Dallas?

Thanks

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Seems around 2013 someone had asked about the Dallas market and got a few replies that it was flooded due to all the nursing schools in the area. Has this changed any.

The Dallas/Fort Worth nursing employment marketplace is still as flooded with new grads and experienced nurses as Hurricane Katrina.

Also, I am an ADN nurse and heard that this could also limit my options as well.

The vast majority of hospital systems in the area prefer or require the BSN degree upon hire. ADN nurses are getting hired only with inside connections or impeccable acute care hospital experience.

[MyPrnPleaseBSN]

Don't be discourage though, you will surprise about how many people don't meet the "requirements" and are still favored.

[hecallsmeDuchess]

I'd say they are hiring as I've just had some calls, now I don't know if it's because I have the BSN or because I have some experience. Either way, there are jobs to be had here. I wish I had insider information so I can make a good decision with the options available.