Emergency departments willing to give a dedicated new graduate a chance..... realistic

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Are there any emergency departments that are willing to hire an ADN RN?? I will relocate *ANYWHERE*. To date I have spend 18 months searching for an RN position.

Thank you so much for your time in advance.

Specializes in ED.
This is just ridiculous in my opinion. There is a reason that reputable/safe emergency departments don't hire new graduates: it's not good practice. If you did find one that hires new grads I would be cautious and suspicious, to say the least. Ask yourself, "why can't they attract qualified applicants?"

Well that is just insulting. I was hired on as a new grad in an ED. All of my reviews have been glowing and my patients like me. My ED likes new grads because they are fresh faces that they can train exactly as they like with no hard habits to break. I've seen experienced floor nurses struggle in the ED, it's a whole different world but I adapted well because I have known nothing else.

I live in KY and am an ADN...I had a friend that was childhood friends with our VP of nursing and he recommended me for the job...it seems like now who you know matters more than anything.

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Well that is just insulting. I was hired on as a new grad in an ED. All of my reviews have been glowing and my patients like me. My ED likes new grads because they are fresh faces that they can train exactly as they like with no hard habits to break. I've seen experienced floor nurses struggle in the ED, it's a whole different world but I adapted well because I have known nothing else.

I live in KY and am an ADN...I had a friend that was childhood friends with our VP of nursing and he recommended me for the job...it seems like now who you know matters more than anything.

I too was hired as a new grad in the ER! And it's not frowned upon at my facility either....

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Are there any emergency departments that are willing to hire an ADN RN?? I will relocate *ANYWHERE*. To date I have spend 18 months searching for an RN position.

Thank you so much for your time in advance.

I know that the hospital I work at is hiring. I got a per diem position. That is all they have right now. Better than nothing.

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being a new grad in the ED is rough. That being said, I did it, and many others have done it. There are lots of hospitals that hire new grads, and contrary to what some people with over sized ego's will tell you, those EDs are just as good as those that don't do it. It all comes down to the person doing the hiring. There are plenty of nurses out there with good resumes and lots of experience that I wouldn't trust to care for cat. In my opinion, the things that ultimately make the difference between a good nurse and a bad nurse are the things that can't be taught in school or learned on the job, it comes mostly from who you are as a person. Being a safe nurse is all about doing your best to care for patients while knowing your limits and knowing when to ask questions.

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I know a place that is great about hiring new nurses. Three zone er so you precept for four to six months while you also go through your training. Not for everyone so people do drop out or get asked to work a different floor. No idea how to pm on here but I'll check back to see if you're interested. In the southwest.

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Try west texas....Midland, Odessa, Big spring---these places are hurting for nurses...several of my ADN classmates started at Midland Memorial Hospital and are working in the NICU. Also try UMC in Lubbock Texas--great Lvl 1that takes new ADNs.

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I just got hired in the ED here in GA. I start on the 19th. I am a new grad RN, licensed about 20 days ago.

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