New Grad needs experience

[sistasoul]

Hello all,

I have just graduated :yeah:this May with a 2 year ADN and have not had any luck getting a hospital position. The market is so saturated with new grads at this time of the year.

I really would like to work in a hospital but it seems this is not an option at this time. I was thinking of applying to LTC/Skilled Nursing facilities to gain experience and then apply at a hospital at the end of the year.

Will I still be considered for the new grad orientation at a hospital if I do this? Will I look more attractive to a hospital as a potential employee with LTC experience?

Has anyone worked in a LTC facility as a new grad and then went to work in a hospital after 6 months?

I really enjoy patient care and can not wait to start working!!!

Any advice would be appreciated and helpful.

Heather

[BonnieSc]

All kidding aside...take some time off, give yourself a break. You're a nurse now...a valuable commodity...YOU decided where you WANT to work. Pick your hospital, submit your application and resume. Buy yourself a killer black pant suit and visit HR in two weeks. Tell them why you want to work for the hospital...and mean it. Go get the job Heather...the hospitals are not in control...you are.

Make sure you post the results.

If only it worked that way everywhere!