How is the job market in California?

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I'm a new graduate from Canada. I'm thinking about writing the NCLEX and choosing California as the state of preference...but i'm not too sure, how is the job market in california? I heard its very bad and that some new grads still haven't found a job for 2.5 years...

Oh man, I know that's tough. No, I was fortunate enough to not have had to do any actual foot work. Where exactly do you live? If you live near me, I'd be happy to send you some contacts of mine.

Skeen

Yes, that would be great, could you Message me more information.

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ICUSkeenRN what are some of the smaller hospitals you went to? I am not from California and don't know any of the hospitals out there.

Thanks!:nurse:

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Specializes in CCRN, House Sup, CCT, Unit Director, ICU.

smaller hospitals as in community hospitals (200 beds or less)

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its not too great right now. used to be sooo good

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hate to say it but as a canadian nursing graduate you have a better chance of getting a job in the US. try contacting a travel nursing agency and getting a placement that way. i know of a lot of people who have travelled to the states for nursing who have started as a new grad in a charge nurse position because the education from canadian schools is very highly recognized.

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hate to say it but as a canadian nursing graduate you have a better chance of getting a job in the US. try contacting a travel nursing agency and getting a placement that way. i know of a lot of people who have travelled to the states for nursing who have started as a new grad in a charge nurse position because the education from canadian schools is very highly recognized.

We had a lot of wonderful Canadian travel nurses, but unfortunately due to the budget cuts, they have been let go. Some of them were able to find jobs elsewhere but the vast majority have went home.

The times have changed now and even locals are struggling to find work. It's just a bad economy at the moment but that will change and nurses from all over will be in demand once againl

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Sorry to say but CA job market is horrible for everyone right now! Almost all hospitals are looking for experience because of cost/resources needed to train a newbee! Sucks but that's how it is!

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Specializes in Med./Surg., Diabetes, Med. ICU, home hea.
Sorry to say but CA job market is horrible for everyone right now! Almost all hospitals are looking for experience because of cost/resources needed to train a newbee! Sucks but that's how it is!

And don't forget... many are now only hiring part-time and/or per diem to boot.

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Specializes in ER.
Oh man, I know that's tough. No, I was fortunate enough to not have had to do any actual foot work. Where exactly do you live? If you live near me, I'd be happy to send you some contacts of mine.

Skeen

Can you send me the list too please, I live in SoCal I guess we have to find the right place to hire us.

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