16 months....still NO JOB

aye125RN · Apr 7, 2011

That's so bad and I'm sorry you feel this way. I have graduated as well with my BSN and have been searching for 13 months, so to speak. I can honestly say I know how you feel. I have read other threads about hospitals in upstate NY especially Albany and Kingston NY that are hiring especially new grads. So you may want to try your luck there. Good luck and keep me posted.

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guest474423 · Apr 7, 2011

I'm in school in Rochester and graduate next Month. SEVERAL of my classmates have been hired. It seems like you're not looking in the right places? Rochester has 4 major hospitals, all of which are currently hiring (even if it's not units you're looking for). Keep trying!

labelle777 · Apr 9, 2011

When applying to non-nursing jobs, try tailoring your resume to the specific job you are applying for. Don't include your college degrees on the resume for jobs that don't require a bachelors so that they wont conclude that you are overqualified for the position and may leave the second you get a job in your field of study

herowneulogy, BSN, RN · Apr 9, 2011

When applying to non-nursing jobs, try tailoring your resume to the specific job you are applying for. Don't include your college degrees on the resume for jobs that don't require a bachelors so that they wont conclude that you are overqualified for the position and may leave the second you get a job in your field of study

So truw. Also, when applying to NURSING jobs, tailor your resume and cover letter to the specific organization that you are applying to. Have you been volunteering at acute care facilities? Include that!!! Hiring managers love to discover that as a new grad you have "paid your dues" in terms of unpaid employment. I included a an extra page after my resume and cover letter detailing my personal nursing philosophy, volunteer/community leadership experience, and clinical skills. And even though you may have no real nursing experience, you could take skills that you learned in your previous work history and translate them to something that can help you in the context of nursing, such as customer service, organization and supervision skills. I was elated that my job search took less than 3 months, but there were definitely times where I had gotten so depressed after receiving numerous letters and e-mails stating "Thank you for your interest in our organization/facility. We regret to inform you.....". I remember I actually broke down crying a few times. But I was persistent. Remember: searching for a job is a full-time job. Spend each time submitting e-mails, online applications, faxes, etc. Always be aggressive with your follow-up. I'll be praying for you.

Wsmith16, ADN, BSN · Apr 10, 2011

Go upstate they are the only place hiring. Only prob is u will make les then $40,000 a yr. If u can do afford it go.

DoGoodThenGo · Apr 11, 2011

It isn't that all hospitals/facilities aren't hiring at all, there is evidence here via posts that some places are; however the problem is not enough jobs for all the seasoned and new graduate nurses looking for work.

The employment picture for nurses in NYC started going down hill when hospitals started closing in Brooklyn and Queens, then the two big SVCMC hospitals closed, followed last year by St. Vinny's Manhattan and North General. On top of all this the past economic/credit crisis and current upheaval involving Medicare/Medicaid cuts and talk of more to come.

All but a few hospital systems in NY and NYC are in bad finanacial conditions ranging from some what good to very bad or worse. Nearly all have very large debt loads and have seen their costs increase while reimbursements from both federal programs and insurance are getting tight.

New grads are always at a disadvantage these days due to the cost of orientation versus potential ROI or loss on that investment if things don't work out. There is also the fact while the number of hosptial beds is declining, few if any nursing programs have closed. Indeed most are filled to the gills with student nurses because of the "nursing shortage". As a result once or twice yearly a flood of new graduates enter the job market from not only NY nursing programs, but nearby NJ and Conn as well.

The word from Washington DC is to "expand" healthcare but the pot of money isn't being expanded that much (if at all), and there is a good chance with all this talk of "cuts", funding may drop.

Right now hospitals are in the driving seat. Free to pick and choose whom they feel will be the best fit for openings.

ilove · Aug 15, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear that! But, remember not to give up because stuff can still happen. it may take a miracle but you can still get a job. Try hiring a professional resume maker to make your resume or have a friend or family member's look over your resume and make suggestions. Also, try to improve your cover letter. Wishing you the best of luck in finding a job!

bjorklover · Aug 15, 2011

Hey skny! I was in the same boat as you, and I actually just made a thread in the volunteer nursing forum asking what can I do to keep up my skills. And speaking of that, that's a good place to look, clinics, local health dept, and even though they told you we are not hiring next time ask them if they will let you shadow a nurse.

Now, this is if you even have the means to spend money and time and volunteer. I was looking all of this up today when......

I GOT HiRED UPSTATE!!!! Today! And I made up my mind and I'm going. This would have made 15 month and no job. There were times when I prayed. Never cried though. Just kept my head up and stayed aggressive in my job search.

I really wish you the best because I know exactly how it feels and it's not a good feeling.