Didn't even get to start the job......

WalkieTalkie, RN · Feb 11, 2009

Wow, that really sucks. Could you get a job in another department that doesn't require a fellowship?

suzanne4, RN · Feb 11, 2009

Unfortunately, we are seeing more and more of this. New grad programs are being cut all over and some just before they were to start, such as in the past week or two.

Nursing is not recession proof as many may think that it is. One has a better chance of working with an RN license, but it most definitely is not guaranteed.

You may wish to check out other facilities such as long term care if you need to at this time so that you can begin work and have an income coming in.

Thru the years, we have seen a shortage of nurses as well as an over-saturation of the market with nurses. Normally would not be the case at this time, but the recession most definitely is. People lose their jobs, therefore they lose their medical insurance. Census is down at many facilities. And it is still cheaper to hire a seasoned nurse that can start to function almost immediately than it is to spend months training a new grad and that is what we are seeing. Salaries may be higher for the experienced nurse, but then the training is much, much shorter as well and this is what facilities are looking at.

Best of luck to you.

BonnieSc · Feb 11, 2009

Oh, that's such a sad story, and I know it doesn't really help knowing that new grads all over the country are in similar situations. I never thought people would start to think nursing school was an impractical choice. Everyone says "this won't last forever", but for the people caught in the middle, it doesn't make any difference. Good luck.

Not_A_Hat_Person, RN · Feb 12, 2009

The same thing happened to me. I was hired at a nursing home. Forty-five minutes into my first day, the woman who hired me told me to come back the next Monday because they didn't have the budget for 2 orientees at once. When I called that Friday, she told me the job had been cancelled.

newgrad82 · Feb 12, 2009

Ok that is awful and I am sure you are so angry but you need to channel that anger into getting a job, now, before it gets worse. After looking in the dismal job market of the San Francisco Bay Area for the past 3 months I feel I am in a position to give some advice. First try Skilled Nursing Facilities and Clinics. Its not a floor job but at least its experience. Also you could try your state prison system. I know its not where many people see themselves but I think it could be really rewarding and, at least in the state of California, they pay REALLY well. Lastly, if you get desperate you could try the military. I know the Navy is desperate for nurses and although they do require a minimum 3 year commitment they offer signing bonuses (like $20,000) and loan forgiveness. And bottom line, its a job! I wish you all the luck in the world. We have to hold on to the idea that all the work we did in nursing school is worth it.

americanlatina313 · Feb 12, 2009

i think i'll tell you the same thing i told somebody else - post your resume online (monster.com and careerbuilder.com). i did this, and in spite of the fact that i have just under 8 months experience, i've already had 2 phone interviews (for hospitals in different states) and multiple other calls/e-mails about other positions. maybe they're unable to hire you there - but plenty of other places are out there can and will; and most of them offer relocation assistance. hope it helps!