Jobs in Philadelphia??

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Hi - I can't seem to find a job as a new nurse in the Philadelphia area. I graduated in the summer, and unfortunately I did not work in a hospital as an aide or a tech while I was in school. I have applied to every job within a 1-hr radius of the Philadelphia area, and I have called to follow up on these applications - with only a few interviews as a result. I really want to work in a hospital as my first nursing job, and not in a nursing home or a rehab center

Do you have any suggestions?

I am willing to work hard. I'm not afraid of that. I am interested in the ICU, ER, or some other critical care type of unit, but I am willing to take anything to just get some experience!

I'm afraid I will lose all of my knowledge and skills that I gained in nursing school!!

I am a hard-working, motivated individual - I worked my way up through the ranks of corporate America for 10 years before deciding to turn to nursing. I have plenty of work experience, just none in healthcare. And that's probably what is killing me - the lack of experience.

What can I do??

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Specializes in Telemetry/Vascular Surgical.

I also graduated in summer 2008, and had a hard time looking for a job in the Philadelphia area. Did you try hospitals in the suburbs? The pay is lower but orientation is usually great. How did your interviews go????

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Have you tried Brandywine Hosp in Chester County or Lancaster General in Lancaster? Both are hiring new grads. But most hosp start hiring new grads in Jan and Feb. I was hired in Jan but did not start till Aug. All of my classmates did the same I think everyone is working.

Good Luck

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