Need help getting an interview/job-in NYC

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Hello everyone:)

I just graduated from BSN program and have hard time finding a job. (everyone says that nurses are in demand-it looks like were I live -upstate NY the supply exceeds the demand). The only two local hospitals that I applied to told me that they have received a lot of applications and not everyone will be called for interview.

I decided to look into the city since there is a good train connection, only CPH called I told them that I'm interesting in L& D and was told that I will be put in that pile (whatever that means)-I think that I was too excided that finally someone called that I propably did not ask the right questions or give them the answer that they wanted.

I worked very hard in school, my GPA is high, I have lots of awards, 2 months exp as a nursing assistant, and good work and personal references.

Any idea why noone wants me????? Should I just wait until I pass the boards and start over????

Any advise would help, Thanks

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Specializes in Cardiac, Burn & Wound Care.

First off congratulations on graduating from nursing school!:yeah: That is an accomplishment in itself, relish in it for a minute. Focus on taking your boards and passing them. It takes one less thing to obess over when starting a new job. Although there are institutions that hire graduate nurses working under a permit, going through orientation and still studying for NCLEX you will feel like your still in school. :eek: One thing my nursing program lack in informing us how hard it will be to get a job!! Everyone is well aware of a nursing shortage except recruitment! :banghead: Anyways from my personal poll it took 3-6 months for people to get a job. Then there is always back door action, getting your resume handed to a manager from someone you know. Good luck and hang in there don't give up!! Keep me posted.

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Specializes in Diabetes, Primary care.

Welcome to the club :). Looking for a job isvery discouraging for me...

I just graduated and am looking for a job myself. So far I hadn't had much success, but couple of places called me and said: get back to us after you pass your boards. So I decided to concentrate on NCLEX, which I took yesterday, so we'll see if they treat me ay better once I actually have the license.

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:yeah:Congratulation !!!!!!!:yeah:

:yeah:iriska_meller:yeah:on passing the boards:up:

Was it as hard as everyone says? How long did you study for? How did you study? I always did good on tests in school, especially multiple choices so are the questions similar to what they prepare us for at school?

I too decided to just concentrate on NCLEX review and will take the test as soon as i get my ATT.

Keep us posted, I wanted to know if having the license will improve the chances of getting the job you want. Everyone I talk to says it will so good luck!!!! and thanks again for encouragement!

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Hi all,

I graduated in Jan 'o8-took my boards in april-passed them, started applying for jobs in mid/late april, sent my resumes out, went to open houses and job fairs, got a couple interviews and late May got a job offer from the open house (I knew a nurse manager there from a clinical and he introduced me to a med/surg nurse manager etc..) and am starting work in July so it can be a loong process.

Take the boards first and concentrate on passing the first time, from my experience they want you to have your license. Otherwise your resume just sits on the pile and they expect you to prolly call back after you pass the boards.

You will find work just be very persistent and do not be shy, get nurse manager numbers and call call call.

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Specializes in L/D, ICU, Telemtry, Med/Surg.

Try Mount Sinai

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I would definitely take the boards first. I didn't, but found that orientation can be stressful enough, and add to the boards critical care exams...a lot of stress. So, if you can afford it financially, take the boards.

HR departments take forever to call back. I worked p/t as a social worker at my hospital and gave my resume to the unit manager I was interested in. It still took them 3 months to call, and then you go through the round of interviews, etc. Many times, there are only a few recruiters for an entire hospital, so that makes it even worse.

Also, if you are set on L&D, keep in mind that a lot of people want that. If you really want a job, you may have to consider another unit. I know that NY Presby has L&D openings, but you may be working nights for a long time.

Good Luck and Congratulations!!

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