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New Grad Experience - Accelerated Nursing Program UofC

Hello -

I have a degree (biology) and I am considering going back and doing the degree holder nursing program at UofC. I am wondering if anyone who has graduated in as a nurse in Calgary in the last couple years could share your experience on getting hired?

1. Did you find work?
2. Were you able to get into AHS? If you wanted to
2.What percentage of your classmates found work?
4. People say it's easier to get a job rurally - how far outside Calgary would one need to go for work? What are some good places in Alberta to find work?

Libby

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    I would also like to know the answers to those questions Libby just posted. Would be of great help!

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    Hello! I graduated in Dec 2018/Jan 2019 from the accelerated program

    1. I was hired onto the unit where I did my preceptorship. I got a casual position to start.

    2. Yes, I work at one of the major AHS hospitals in Calgary.

    3. Everyone I talked to found work either immediately (if they work on the unit their did their preceptorship) or within 6 months if they were moving to other units/cities/provinces etc. Aside from hospitals, I know of colleagues who decided to go into home care, work for companies (e.g. occupational health), public health, clinics.

    4. It's likely easier to get a job rurally, but I don't know of anyone who was forced to move in order to get a job. I had colleagues who went to rural towns because they were originally from there. I've heard of people going to high river, drumheller, milk river, grand prairie, Canmore (but Canmore is competitive).

    When I graduated, if you're OK with starting casually, you could find a job at a major hospital. I know the situation is different now with potential funding cuts and COVID, but eventually, people will need nurses and jobs will be available.

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    UCP is wanting to slash healthcare spending. Our leader has promised layoffs and wage cuts.

    RTs have started to get lay off notices. It's a scary place to work right now.

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