i am 22 years old, recently graduated in May 2015, passed NCLEX in july.
I have applied to about 3 hospitals, got one interview but did not get the position.
Ive called several other hospitals but they have told me that they arent hiring new grads until further notice.
There are residency programs, but their applications dont open up until mid October/november.... the thing about this is that i want to move out within the year, and signing a contract for 2 years with these programs will make that impossible... my parents want me to sign up for these programs, but i cannot imagine myself doing so because it is not what i want.
How do i go about finding a job? Apart from applying to residency programs...
Do clinics hire new nurses?
Should i limit my applications to one area or submit to surrounding areas? (BTW I live in Miami but want to move to Georgia)
A nurse residency program is a training program and they require you to sign a two-year contract. For example, I'm training from July until November and then my contract starts for the next two years. The training is awesome and I really like the job. It's a great way for new grads to start working and make money.
Most of them have contracts, but I have found a few that do not require you to sign a contract. And some are 1-year contracts. Just wanted to add some of that information I found while researching residency programs.
What unit are you on? I hope that whatever residency program I end up in will be supportive enough that I won't mind staying long-term.
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Do you have anyone you can network with? All but one of the jobs I've ever had were a result of "knowing someone". Any contacts you made during your clinicals? What about any of your instructors that you developed a rapport with? A recommendation from an instructor goes a long way.
I'm going to say this and then run and hide in a corner. I'm not saying I agree with it or advocate it. I'm just sharing what some people I've known have done. FYI, I did not do this.
Some people who do residencies that require contracts don't honor their contracts.
I honored mine, but I was just about the only one. And the only reason I honored it was because I really liked my job. (Would have stayed if the commute wasn't so tiresome.) Looking into the contracts people had to sign, they were about as hole-filled as they came. They basically weren't contracts at all. They were basically just thinly veiled guilt trips. And not one of the folks who left before their contract obligations were up had to pay the fee, were blacklisted, contacted by lawyers, etc. A friend's Dad who is a lawyer even looked at them and laughed when he saw them.
SOOOO... I recommend a residency. I liked mine a lot. Buuuuuut I wouldn't let a time stipulation in a contract mean that you HAVE to honor it. No one can force you to work somewhere for any period of time. Even soldiers can leave. Sometimes it might be to jail as a consequence, but you always have options.
i'd have to see what the contract states... but i would hate to be one of those people who leave midway through a program because i do know its costly. and it just doesnt look good at all.
Do you have anyone you can network with? All but one of the jobs I've ever had were a result of "knowing someone". Any contacts you made during your clinicals? What about any of your instructors that you developed a rapport with? A recommendation from an instructor goes a long way.
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I do have some people i know who work in certain hospitals, but even they tell me they really cant do anything to help... and some have told me that their hospitals are not hiring new grads till further notice.
i had contacts i made during clinicals, but other fellow new grads got the positions. i guess they seemed to fit the position better than i did....
Initiative and critical thinking are salable traits. I get 30+ jobs a day in my inbox. 95% are not what I'm looking for but I get a gem every other day at least. It doesn't cost anything to apply and you can get some useful tips from the rejects.
Initiative and critical thinking are salable traits. I get 30+ jobs a day in my inbox. 95% are not what I'm looking for but I get a gem every other day at least. It doesn't cost anything to apply and you can get some useful tips from the rejects.
Hi all, I'm from Canada so I don't really understand what a nurse residency program entails. It sounds like a lengthy training program for new nurse graduates, is that right? I am considering moving to the US for work.
I understand the confusion I live in Indiana and we don't have residency programs. Instead a good way to get a job would to be a tech. They will have a job ready before you even graduate. They just waiting on you to pass the NCLEX.
I still say apply to SEVERAL new grad residencies in Georgia. Sure, you can work somewhere in Miami and save up first....but I really believe that a new grad residency is an excellent way to start a nursing career. And you want to be in Georgia...
Find a cheap apartment, load up the car...you live cheap for a little while, sure...but youll be getting paid an RN salary and living the dream in Georgia. Of course your parents dont *want* you to move away....nobodys parents want them to. But this is the real start of adulthood and of your career, so dont be afraid to be bold and take a big step. At least apply...you can always turn down the residency if you change your mind.
I still say apply to SEVERAL new grad residencies in Georgia. Sure, you can work somewhere in Miami and save up first....but I really believe that a new grad residency is an excellent way to start a nursing career. And you want to be in Georgia...
Find a cheap apartment, load up the car...you live cheap for a little while, sure...but youll be getting paid an RN salary and living the dream in Georgia. Of course your parents dont *want* you to move away....nobodys parents want them to. But this is the real start of adulthood and of your career, so dont be afraid to be bold and take a big step. At least apply...you can always turn down the residency if you change your mind.
of course they dont want me to move out! it just feels as if they dont think i can make it on my own... and its quite discouraging.
but yes, i am planning to apply to the two residency programs ive looked at in GA. one of which is the one i truly want to work at!
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Most of them have contracts, but I have found a few that do not require you to sign a contract. And some are 1-year contracts. Just wanted to add some of that information I found while researching residency programs.
What unit are you on? I hope that whatever residency program I end up in will be supportive enough that I won't mind staying long-term.