How long did it take you to get a job?

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I graduated last May with an ADN and still can't find a job. I feel like I am the only one who has not found a job in my graduating class. I have applied everywhere and am willing to take any shift or any job so I am not picky. I am starting to get discouraged and am second thinking going through all of the stress for nothing. Just wondering if its just me or if others are having the same problem.

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If you're in the Boston area, try apply to the Spaulding Rehab hospitals, they always have tons of openings (cambridge location mainly) and I hear they're very good at hiring new grads.

For me, I was fortunate to already be working as a CNA in a hospital when I graduated and they kept me on.

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Specializes in Pedi.

I graduated 5 years ago and had no difficulty finding a job. I am changing jobs now and had no difficulty finding a new job as an experienced RN. My facility hired new grads this year for the first time since 2008. And I heard from a night shift nursing supervisor that they are now only hiring new grads because of the budget... so basically because they can pay new grads sH*^ for pay. They only hire BSN new grads though. Most hospitals in Boston proper only hire BSN new grads so, if you haven't already, I would suggest applying to some of the community hospitals in the area or possibly look into private duty, rehab hospitals or nursing homes.

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Don't be discouraged...I graduated last March, got licensed in April, and did not start my job until November. I had to relocate, and its a small hospital...but its Med-Surg and its everything I wanted. I could have had a job sooner, but I refused to work LTC after I tried it for 5 days...(no training, a zillion patients, wasn't willing to risk my new license). I love my job now...hang in there, expand your search, get reference letters from old instructors, and keep trying! Good luck!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Rehab.

I also graduated in June and started my first RN job in June soon after I passed the NCLEX. I did not find my job through a posting - I found the facility (a LTC/SNF) through a Google search of the best facilities in my area, and sent my resume directly to the DON. I got an interview later that week. From the hundreds of jobs I applied to with online applications, I only got two call-backs, so it was only when I tried something new that I got the job. Keep your head up and don't give up - your perfect job is out there!

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Family Lives in Westboro, MA. Pediatric Home Health Agency. They hire new nurses for less complex cases. Decent reputation from what I can tell.

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