Does this seem wrong?

[Robbie, RN]

I applied for a postition at a local hospital that was titled "New Grad/ Advanced Care RN". I thought I found a great opportunity. The next day I got an e-mail from human resources that said they were only accepting new grads who had completed clinicals on this unit. There are only 2 nursing schools in the area that have clinicals at this hospital. Of course I did not attend one of them. I just feel like they must have had a certain person in mind and shoul have just put their name in the posting. Has anyone else seen anything like this in their job seach?

[Jules A, MSN]

Its not uncommon for schools to have a preference for students that did clinicals there. I'd doubt they had a person in mind or they probably wouldn't have posted it at all. This just wasn't the one for you but your new grad nursing job is out there so keep a positive attitude.

[twentytenRN]

The posting was probably just a "formality" and they have an internal candidate. Not at all uncommon for hospitals, however unfair it may seem. I agree, your job is out there. Everything happens for a reason and this one just wasn't meant to be. Keep your chin up and your eyes and ears open, your opportunity will come! :)