i check into these posts periodically and have noticed that there haven't been as many new grads talking about their job search. i graduate in december and would be really interested to hear if things are finally loosening up in the tough job market we've been hit with. i really hope that is has for everyone's sake.
anyone have any news/advice/job hunting tips you wouldn't mind sharing with pa graduate nurses? if you've found a job where is it, and how did you find it?
Most of the hospitals I was applying to out of the main state I had my license in wouldn't consider me unless I actually had their state's license. The NJ endorsement process is a pain. It is expensive and time consuming like you said. (I got my PA license first, was looking in PA with no success and eventually started the process to get my NJ). However I will say that it opens your options up a lot more. So consider this: the $200-$300 for the NJ license and possibly getting a job sooner? Might be worth it. It depends on where you want to end up, but if you don't care it might be best to expand your options.
In May, when most people graduate, hospitals hire for their projected need. I found that around this time they are hiring for an immediate need and want someone who can start now, not when they get their license for that state.
My daughter graduated in Feb., starts her new position at UPMC Presby (MICU) next Monday. AGH has quite a few positions open for RNs, especially in the ICUs/telemetry units. They are having a tough time filling the positions. There are jobs out there.
My daughter graduated in Feb., starts her new position at UPMC Presby (MICU) next Monday. AGH has quite a few positions open for RNs, especially in the ICUs/telemetry units. They are having a tough time filling the positions. There are jobs out there.
That's encouraging to hear! I went on AGHs website and saw several positions for telemetry RNs.
LoriNJ
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Most of the hospitals I was applying to out of the main state I had my license in wouldn't consider me unless I actually had their state's license. The NJ endorsement process is a pain. It is expensive and time consuming like you said. (I got my PA license first, was looking in PA with no success and eventually started the process to get my NJ). However I will say that it opens your options up a lot more. So consider this: the $200-$300 for the NJ license and possibly getting a job sooner? Might be worth it. It depends on where you want to end up, but if you don't care it might be best to expand your options.
In May, when most people graduate, hospitals hire for their projected need. I found that around this time they are hiring for an immediate need and want someone who can start now, not when they get their license for that state.