Unfortunately, this year, despite the nursing shortage, many of us are not going to be able to find jobs as new grads.
I thought it would be good to start a thread, to possibly get suggestions from more senior nurses, especially those in nursing management and recruiting, on how to most productively use our time.
I know that some of us, like myself, will be graduating with an ADN, but some of us that are graduating with a BSN, may have other options for that first year, such as teaching, etc.
I have no idea of what I am going to do if I can't find a job, primarily because my heart is in Pediatrics and I cannot imagine doing something else...however, even though I am willing to relocate, I am not finding very many opportunities available to even interview, and that can cut one's chances down any further.
I am hoping that this can be a very productive thread to help us.
