new grad, cant get hired

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Hi, I graduated school in december of 07 with a BSN and im having so much trouble finding a job in northern NJ. I passed my test and am waiting on my license. I have only had 2 interviews from numerous resumes ive submitted. It seems they all want experience. I did not go to school in NJ, so im thinking that the hospitals would rather take NJ schooled new graduates because that is was they are familiar with. Not really sure, anyone else having this problem, or can any one get me a job? its pretty frustrating talking to all my friends with jobs from Florida when im jobless

thanks

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I'm not sure what to tell you. I live in FL and can't get a job (Dec grad too) but that's because I can't find anything to fit my husband's crazy work schedule since we have 2 young kids.

I'm actually planning to move back to NJ for a year before moving with all of my family to OH next year, so I'm hoping to find a job soon after I get there.

One thing: are you applying for GN positions? Because you will only be hired as a GN, or new RN that needs orientation, training, and preceptorship. Also, I found checking out all the hospitals' websites that are in my area and going to their employment section to look for open positions and submit resumes and applications online.

Check everything, check monster and career builder websites, check the newspaper, go the hospitals in person and talk to the nurse recruiter.

Good luck! :up:

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OMG SAME HERE!! I'm a new grad (Dec 07) in Southern Jersey and I applied to 7 places..and zero call backs.... I'm so depressed. I thought maybe because it's NJ so I applied to PA and NY license. I'm not sure whether it would help me or not but better than not trying I thought.

I'm not gonna give up.. At least you had 2 interviews!!

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Specializes in Cardio.
Hi, I graduated school in december of 07 with a BSN and im having so much trouble finding a job in northern NJ. I passed my test and am waiting on my license. I have only had 2 interviews from numerous resumes ive submitted. It seems they all want experience. I did not go to school in NJ, so im thinking that the hospitals would rather take NJ schooled new graduates because that is was they are familiar with. Not really sure, anyone else having this problem, or can any one get me a job? its pretty frustrating talking to all my friends with jobs from Florida when im jobless

thanks

Maybe your age (if you are 23 ) might be a problem..

Where you live and how far you are willing to travel???

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).
Maybe your age (if you are 23 ) might be a problem..

Nah. All they care about is if you have a pulse.

Come across the bridge to NYC. We always need nurses.

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yeah im going to wait a little bit then start applying for my other state licenses also. I heard theres been alot of budget cuts in NJ so theyre hesitant to hire new grads, since it costs more money. I just kept on calling and be persistent to get a job interview, but I havent had any call backs from my initial ones. I dont know whats going on

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i live in sussex county NJ and ive applied to every hospital in an hour radius. I applied to few in bergen, morris, and sussex. about 10 in total

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Specializes in M/S, Infectious Dieases, Pediatrics/NICU.

Well if you are not far from Central NJ (Mercer County area.) the hospitals all need help. Just go to any of the web-sites and look at the listings. I am not sure how far away you live, but just my thought.

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Maybe your age (if you are 23 ) might be a problem..

Where you live and how far you are willing to travel???

Is it just me? Traveling Agencies don't want anybody with 0 experience. They say at least 6+month..:cry:

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ALL travel agencies require experience.

Think about it. When you're a travel nurse, you're expected to, and I quote this from someone else, "hit the floor running".

We as new grads can't do that, we need training and experience before we can go somewhere completely new and be on our own.

Actually 6 months is a surprise. All of them in my area require 1-2 years.

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ALL travel agencies require experience.

Think about it. When you're a travel nurse, you're expected to, and I quote this from someone else, "hit the floor running".

We as new grads can't do that, we need training and experience before we can go somewhere completely new and be on our own.

Actually 6 months is a surprise. All of them in my area require 1-2 years.

TRUE..... I'll be so nervous and scared if I'm "hitting the floor runnig" when I don't know anything! haha Thanks!:D

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Specializes in Orthopedics/Med-Surg, LDRP.

I'm sorry to hear you're having such a hard time. I just switched jobs and although I applied to at least 6 hospitals, only one called me for an interview and being the sole $ provider in my family, I took it.

Right now there's an influx of new grads from December. It's really good to start looking for a job before you even graduate rather than waiting afterwards. This way your job is based on your passing the NCLEX. Just keep following up with the nurse recruiters at the hospitals. The squeaky wheel gets the grease, so if you keep bugging them, someone will give you a shot. Good luck!

Momof2: NJ doesn't recognize GN's anymore. You have to be licensed to work anywhere as a nurse, LPN or RN.

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