Desperate in DFW

I know this doesn't help you, but I wish schools would let students know they need to start applying in March before they graduate. Hospitals are notoriously slow in the HR department, and waiting until you graduate or pass the boards pretty much guarantees you will be too late for any sort of internship program. I started applying in early March and wasn't contacted until late May for an internship that started early June!

That said, what about THR system? Or a free-standing clinic type environment, doctor's office? I wish I could help you more. What area are you looking for?

I feel your pain. I applied to a few hundred positions as well. Shot down by HCA and no word on the others. All this with a BSN, 4.0, LOR's, volunteer experience, membership in professional organizations, the works. I was feeling pretty down until I received a call back from Healthsouth. Interviewed and was offered the position, thank goodness. (Also interviewed with Parkland last week, but have not heard back). Definitely take Commuter's advice. Yeah it's not the hospital, but it is a job and experience. And Healthsouth pays more than the hospital new grad positions. Good luck.

Thanks for the replies guys! If I had a car I would definitely commute, but I live in Irving and take the TRE (train) and then the small trains and buses in dallas. Parkland is the place I dream of working. I did three clinicals there and I learned so much. But at this point I will work anywhere, I know I need experience. I did apply for some internships at Methodist that start in Sept. but no call back yet. I call them twice per week to see if they are still interviewing for those internships in Sept. and as of Friday they were. THR (presby) said they will list internships in September and JPS will list in November. Again, thanks for replying, I appreciate any input!