Is 1 year exp. enough to start applying again?

[gloryfied]

Hello All.

I am anxiously waiting for my 1 year mark to hit working at this hospital for my experience under my belt. The good lord knows how isolated I feel here in this state, and how stand still my life has become with me just being here, far away from family, and everything I loved just to get experience under my belt. I struggled in the beginning, being in such an unfamiliar place, but I turned this trial into a blessing.......But Im still anxious to get out of here. QUICKLY! lol.

I just want some insight from anyone, is 1 yr good enough experience to look for another job. Ive seen many places say 1 year experience required or so, but also seeing others aiming for 2 years atleast at their first hire.

Now it will be really sad if I have to stay here another year, not sure if i can really take that, but if need be, i will do it. but is 1 year really good enough as far as experience under the belt of a new nurse to get other jobs in this economy?

Thank You.

[Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN]

thanks so much. because I am definitely looking for a change.

You can also say that you are looking for opportunities that are closer to home, which in your case is true. Given the increasing costs of transportation, gas prices, etc., plus the fact that a lot of new grads have to relocate pretty far to find any work, that's actually a pretty common reason.

[MJB2010]

Yes. My first nursing job was disastrous. I started applying at the 6 month mark and had no problem getting interviews and landing a new job. A year would have been better, but hospitals mostly want a nurse with some experience, but they don't want to pay for it. That seems to make 1-3 years experience the best for seeking a new job in my area. I am sure it is probably different in other regions, but here, hospitals like to keep the pay down, without having to do the whole orientation for a new grad.