Job Market?

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Hi everyone!

I am looking to relocate in December/January, and I am wondering how the job market is out in AZ? I found an older thread from 2012 stating the market was not good, has that changed at all?

Thanks everyone :)

EDIT: I should also add that I will be graduating with my BSN, and I am from Chicago where the job market isn't the best either!

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I'm not sure where you are moving to in Arizona, but where I'm at (near Phoenix) it was a bit difficult. I was a new grad coming from out of state as well and I found out that this area has quite a bit of nursing schools surrounding the area so it's really saturated with available nurses. BUT I was quite persistent and didn't give up (definitely not trying to brag, but I really was super persistent). I applied to about 150+ jobs, got two interviews, and one job offer and took it and love it!

I would religiously apply to the banner hospitals, they Are super supportive and generous with their on boarding process as well as orientation. Other hospitals in the area are John c Lincoln, honor health, and dignity health.

Good luck!

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Minkuscat- Thank you SO much for your reply! I really appreciate your input and it gave me hope not to give up as I too am a very motivated person. I am hoping to move around the Phoenix/Scottsdale/Glendale area, but am really open-minded about where I ultimately end up. Thanks again :)

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I've been hearing it is getting a little better. A friend of mine just moved from NM with 1 yr RN exp. and was hired at a local rehab hospital here in Gilbert, AZ (20 min from PHX). I also heard that there has been some turnover at Banner and they are hiring--some of the positions being open to new grads. It all depends on the tides-if there's a turnover, jobs pop up. If they just got filled, it is harder to find openings. Just keep a positive outlook and remain persistent and patient. Sometimes your first job isn't your dream job, but at least it gets your foot in the door and some experience. Good luck.

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From what everyone has been telling me, things have been getting better. I had a co-worker get her ADN in Dec 2013 and it took her 8 months to find a job, not directly in the hospital. Fast forward a bit, and another co-worker just got her BSN in May 2015 and got 2 full time job offers in hospitals within a month! It really all depends on where they have a need, and of course it helps if you know someone.

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