Where are all of the jobs for New RN's at?

U.S.A. Illinois

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I don't know if any of you other recent grads are experiencing this, but it seems like every position that's posted out there is looking for at least a year if not more of experience. How are new grads supposed to find jobs? I graduated in December and I'm still looking. I would say only 20% of my graduating class is currently working and that is because they all had PCT positions during school. I've applied at every hospital within 50 miles and nursing homes as well. I was actually told I was going to be hired for a position at the end of one of my interviews and then two weeks later I received the auto-reply reject letter from the recruiting department. I'm getting so frustrated. :banghead: Is anyone else having this same experience?

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

What part of the state are you looking?

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NMH is hiring new graduates, but BSN only.

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I know a lot of the jobs say they are looking for experience, but try applying anyways. Stay persistent and get any experience/certifications you can that can set your resume apart from others.

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Also, try to put your resume in PDF format. A lot of times formatting gets distorted when you upload a word doc.

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Specializes in Med-surg, NICU.

I had this same issue. I also graduated in December. I received an offer yesterday and the posting for this position said experience required but applied anyway and still got the job. Also I called Swedish Covanent HR and asked if they hire new grads since all of their positions said experience required and she said they do, and to apply for any positions I'm interested in. So apparently we're supposed to know to still apply for positions even when it says exp req.?? I bet they say that to decrease the volume of applicants, and we both fell for it:) So apply anyways! Its a frustrating process, keep pressing on

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I'm having the same problem! I've just recently relocated to Chicago and have applied for over 50 positions here since March to every hospital and nursing home I can find, and no luck. So frustrating! Keep your chin up and good luck!

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