New Grad Job Outlook

[blaurie15]

hey there! thanks for coming to my page.

i'm a senior nursing student who is going to a really good BSN nursing school in NH with some awesome experiences at one of the best hospitals in the north east (such as paid 4 month externship in a level one trauma center ED/ spending a 1 year practicum in their ICU). i'm looking to move to CO this summer for my first nursing job :)

i was wondering a couple of things..

1. how many hospitals should i apply to?

2. how long did it take to switch RN licenses (NH to CO)? i heard it's near impossible to just get a CO license from over 2,000 miles away

3. what is the general job outlook like for new grads?

4. i'm looking to be in an ICU.. in all honesty, what are my chances of getting a residency there as a new grad?

if you could answer any of my questions i would greatly appreciate it. its a scary process to do alone! thank you for coming to my page

[RNTracy]

Hi!! I do not have any experience or knowledge about CO, but I do have some insight on applying and being a New Grad.

First, I suggest making a list of all hospitals in the area of CO you are moving to and find out when their application openings are. Most hospitals only have the applications open for a short time and you may miss them if you aren't organized. I would apply to as many and all you see that interest you. The general New Grad search is tough with a ton of competition, but as long as you're persistent and aggressive with your search, you will find something.

ICU is definitely a possibility as a New Grad! I was hired into a New Grad ICU Residency :) So definitely go for it.

Immediately after you pass NCLEX, contact CO and get the steps going to have your license transferred. If its like anything in CA, it can take forever!

Good luck to you!!!!