3.25 GPA required for new grad position???!!

[wildsmile24]

I am trying very hard to find my first job as a RN. I live in South Florida. The two hospitals nearby that are hiring new grads, have a special 'versant program'. I have found out that they require a 3.25 GPA just to qualify for the position. I haven't found ANYTHING else. If anyone also lives in south fla and is having trouble finding their first job... do you have any advice or know who is hiring new grads? I just can't believe, after all the hard work I have put in, my grades are being considered for my job. I just can't wrap my head around it.

[Bobbkat]

I think the freaky grading scale is pretty common. My program required a 94% for an A. I used to get really, really, aggravated about that.

[kgh31386, BSN, MSN, RN]

I'm kind of glad they look at GPA now. I won't get into it...but sure am glad about it.

[SCnurse2010]

I managed a 3.89 GPA as a married mom of five. I busted my butt studying to get that GPA. It says a lot about how I handle stress and how hard I work to get things done. Honestly, I'd much rather have a 95% nurse than an 80% nurse care for me any day. Will I be perfect clinically? Of course not! But as far as the hospital is concerned, I have a history of learning well. That can't be anything but good in a new grad orientation. I was shocked to receive the award for highest GPA in the program when many of the other students were only in their early to mid 20s with no family or household obligations. Even with a high GPA, it will have been 3 mos from graduation to starting orientation. Work hard for what you want and don't give up.