Hiring question

[janine66]

Hi...I will be graduating with my BSN in May..our professors have said to start sending resumes. Unfortunately I see NO jobs for new grads at the hospitals. Any idea when they hire? Or if they hire?

[kanzi monkey]

Oh, and here are a few things I found:

--BMC is not really hiring new grads at all

--Cambridge Health Alliance doesn't typically hire them either

--NEMC DOES hire new grads, but I found most of their postings say 1-2 years exp. If you want to go there, I'd contact the recruiter directly

--Brigham EXPECTS that new grads will apply for a lot of jobs--and they don't typically specify "new grad" or not on their postings. But they do frequent orientations, and lots of the positions that are posted can be filled by new grads. So, apply away--I think you can apply for up to 5 a day.

--Mass General posts their "new grad" program, and gives detailed instructions in what they want to see in an application. If you want to go there, I'd apply soon.

--BI also seems to hire new grads in their "Clinical Nurse I" positions. They aren't posted often, but they are clearly marked

Good luck!

[AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P]

I am in NH and also about to graduate. I have applied to a few MA hospitals and have been told to just pick an RN job that interests you and just state in you cover letter and on your resume that you will be graduating on whatever date.

Swtooth

[janine66]

Thanks Kanzi monkey for those specifics, that's helpful!

[cusegirl10]

I have to say start early. I started to send out my resume the begining of march and have a interview next week. Ive also heard back from two hospitals in NYC. You definetly have to be persistent for some hospitals, keep calling and If you really want to work there...dont give up...