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I will be a new in May and I keep hearing that nurses are having a hard time finding work in hospitals recently. As a new grad I know that I don't really have any experience to bring to the table, I am wondering if there is anything else I can do extraciricularly to make myself more attractive to employers. Do any experienced nurses or nurse recruiters have any advice?

Specializes in ED. ICU, PICU, infection prevention, aeromedical e.

Look for a nurse externship or even a nurse aid job while in school. Many employers will even reimburse for education while in these jobs. They often hire on the new grad as a nurse once NCLEX is passed.

Specializes in Urgent Care, Research, Care Coordination.

I have heard its harder for new nurses to find jobs now. When I graduated 2years ago, it was tough but I hear its gotten even more competitive. Some hospitals offer extern programs and/or fellowship programs where they essentially give you in depth training for a specific unit (usually one they have trouble staffing or keeping staff in) and you commit to work for a certain period of time. Search for one of those and don't be afraid to take a position someplace that is not truly your passion...you may learn something new.

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