Published Jun 17, 2010
77EpiphanyRN
5 Posts
Wow what a dreadful year this has been looking for a job in california, bay area. It's an absolute NIGHTMARE!!!! Each manager getting 1000+ applications, horrifying!!!
Finally I managed to pull through after 1 year of nonstop preservation :) It's at a local hospital, close to my home, with decent wages. I'm just stoked this new grad nightmare is finally over.
Ace587RN, RN
602 Posts
Congrats!
TickyRN
125 Posts
wow congrats.
SummerGarden, BSN, MSN, RN
3,376 Posts
SF Bay Area? Nice. Unfortunatley, your New Grad nightmare has just begun because technically you are still a New Grad..... woooahahahahaha . Good luck!
meemer
28 Posts
Congratulations! It sure is competitive in that area right now.
tacobarlass
35 Posts
Congratulations!! Good for you for persevering!
If I may ask, how do you think you "separated yourself from the pack"? I just graduated and passed boards and find that making yourself stand out to even get an interview is really challenging.
goodstudentnowRN
1,007 Posts
Congrats, just remain positive and you will do well.
luckyRN112
15 Posts
Congrats! I know how hard it is to land a job in the bay area.
felixfelix
167 Posts
Wow, you pulled off a miracle. I have 1.5 yrs. psych experience and I can't buy a job around here. In fact, I'm probably leaving nursing because of that.....with 5-6 nursing schools pumping out grads it's insane around the bay.
StayLost, BSN, RN
166 Posts
Very awesome!!
SoilderofLove
39 Posts
I agree, perserverance is key and dont be afraid to use your old networking and connections from preceptorship. Thats how I got my three job offers after graduation in May in the Bay area and LA. Stay strong Graduates, its possible.