Denver Job Outlook

SummitRN, BSN, RN · Mar 11, 2012

It is not impossible, but it is BAD even if you have experience. It is extremely bad if you are a new grad, even worse if you don't have local connections, even worse if you don't have a BSN.

hope3456, ASN, RN · Mar 13, 2012

Just wondering if there anywhere in CO where the nsg job market is NOT bad?

SummitRN, BSN, RN · Mar 13, 2012

From my research, most of the state is bad off. Many students leave CO to get their first job. A lot of rural hostitals on the Western slope are asking for 2-3 years of speciality experience for any position.

Things are possibly better in the Eastern plains near Kansas... but that was just a rumor I heard.

denver2012 · Mar 16, 2012

I am moving to Denver this month. Have you heard any more news?? I think people are pretty negative on here about it. Hating on the Transplants?

hope3456, ASN, RN · Mar 16, 2012

Like SummitAP said - it is not impossible to get a RN job in Denver. But you might want to consider how many nursing programs (both ADN and BSN) there are in northern CO. There will be many entry level RN's applying for the same jobs as you. And these students did clinicals in the local hospitals so they have already made contacts and connections. Did you read the post about centura only hiring BSN's *with* experience? I am not being negative, only realistic. I would love to move back to Colorado. And so would alot of other nurses -adding to the competition.

SummitRN, BSN, RN · Mar 16, 2012

But you might want to consider how many nursing programs (both ADN and BSN) there are in northern CO. There will be many entry level RN's applying for the same jobs as you. And these students did clinicals in the local hospitals so they have already made contacts and connections.

This is it in a nutshell. There are over 20 RN programs graduating each year in the CO front range. The Denver metro area alone produces over 1000 new RNs a year. People who can't get into the CO schools leave the state for school intending to return. There is a glut of RNs in CO.

nyteshade, BSN · Mar 17, 2012

I may know a little something for those looking to break into acute care...PM me.

One1, BSN, RN · Mar 17, 2012

Did you read the post about centura only hiring BSN's *with* experience?

That is completely incorrect. Centura hires tons of new grads on all floors, including ICUs, EDs, and Mom/Baby. Some of these new grads have no prior experience in the field other than clinicals during nursing school.

klone, MSN, RN · Mar 18, 2012

That is completely incorrect. Centura hires tons of new grads on all floors, including ICUs, EDs, and Mom/Baby. Some of these new grads have no prior experience in the field other than clinicals during nursing school.

And they hired me as an ADN with experience, as well. I worked in their L&D regional float pool.

hope3456, ASN, RN · Mar 20, 2012

This is stated in the Mar 1 post 'centura's new grad phone conference.' Perhaps it is incorrect or a recent change?

One1, BSN, RN · Mar 20, 2012

This is stated in the Mar 1 post 'centura's new grad phone conference.' Perhaps it is incorrect or a recent change?

Not sure which one, but I know of new grads (brand new) who just recently got hired. Also, Centura has a whole "new grad" program set up which includes weekly classroom time additionally to your preceptorship and later mentorship.