New grad/greenville vs. raleigh

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

I am trying to decide where to apply here in North Carolina, because I originally was set on Pitt Memorial Hospital. I shadowed in their MICU, their SICU, their Ortho unit, and their high risk Labor/Delivery Unit. I loved the SICU and the Labor/Delivery. The Ortho Unit seemed it would be a great place to start. However, after applying I was offered a job in the MIU and a job in the Bariatrics/General Surgery unit. I have read that these units are chaotic and it makes me second guess accepting a position there. I am unsure of where else to apply or what step to take next. They are waiting on me to decide. I have not applied yet to Wake Med, in Raleigh, but at this point in time I am considering it because of the offers I was given and the negative feedback I have seen about the two positions I have been offered. I have only lived here for 3 years and so I am not very familiar with the area in general, but basically I live half way in between both of the facilities so I could technically drive either way.

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Specializes in Cardiac Nursing.

I'll be starting on SIU at Pitt in June. I applied to Wakemed, and just recently got an email saying the internship I applied to was filled. I'm not familiar with the area at all as I haven't even found a place to live yet LOL. I'd call and find out what other units are accepting new grads and see what happens. It wouldn't hurt. You actually got to shadow on L&D? Lucky duck.

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Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.

Take the job at Pitt. Wake med is no longer taking applications for May grads. I just got into the nurse fellows program at Wake myself and start April 20th but that after I was turned down for 6 other positions there. Your a new grad, get your foot in the door at Pitt. Not everyone starts out in their ideal position. Alot if grad at this point can't find jobs.

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Specializes in Cardiac Nursing.

:yeahthat: It took me a year to get the offer I was given.

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Specializes in Cath Lab, OR, CPHN/SN, ER.

Go with Pitt.

Even if you start and don't like the unit you're on, you're at least in the door. It's a HUGE hospital and you'll be more likely to get to a unit you like (but hey, you could also love the unit you're hired to).

Good luck.

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Specializes in Cardiac,Progressive,Med-Surg,Hospice&Pal.

Hi! I am a registered nurse license from california a newly graduate and no working experience yet. I am planning to seek licesnure by endorsement in North Carolina. I am starting to seek jobs but have no clue where I can initially practice my nursing profession in Raleigh. Thank you and I am hoping that I can hear from you.Any idea will be a great help.

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