Hi from IL newest RN!

[Henrym203]

Hey guys, have been lurking on here since I started nursing school two years ago. I Guess its finally time to say hello. Graduate from Triton, I passed my boards on 2/25/10 a week or so ago. Seems the job market around Chicago Sucks! Every posting I see online on either career builder or monster requires 1 year of experience. Its not that I am picky, god I will even work in cook county any day, time or shift, just not peds or OB.

How are you guys managing in these tough economical times?

[Ginger's Mom, MSN, RN]

Congrats!

Keep applying and be positive. Best of luck in your job search, you first job may not be a dream job.

[hajmolataj]

I myself am a new grad looking for a job. I have had one heck of a time a been applying everywhere! Wish u luck! and dont give up!

[Henrym203]

I think I may just break down and even go to a long term care facility to work. Ive heard ALOT of horror stories, and my instructors even told me to stay away from there. I guess its at least a job and ill be able to put some kind of experience on my resume!

What do you guys think? Hold out for a nice hospital job or grab the first opportunity that comes along and just keep looking for another job?

[Evergreen09]

Be sure to follow through. For example, if you applied to a job that you really want and you haven't heard anything back from them, give them a call and say, "I would just like to follow up on the status of my application." Grant it, most of them will not return your call if you leave a message. But if you are fortunate to get someone on the line, just ask. The worse they can say is they are not hiring new grads.

I am just sharing this because it worked for me. I got someone on the phone and she said she would forward my resume to the manager, even though I applied for the job weeks earlier, and I got an interview and landed the job as a new grad.

Don't give up. It is just a matter of time before you land a job. I wouldn't settle on something you absolutely know you would not like.