New Grad Nurse from Fresno Looking For A Job

[justine2010]

Hi, Im a new grad nurse from fresno and STILL looking for a job. Ive read most of the forums here and I seem to relate to the new grad nurses as well. Can anyone please help me find residency programs around here or hospitals that are willing to hire new grads besides CRMC? Ive also tried skilled nursing facilities but no luck either. please help!

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

When I lived in the Central Valley, I had to commute more than 100 miles to remain employed. As unfortunate as it seems, you might need to expand your job search radius to include hospitals and nursing homes in places such as Modesto, Stockton, Visalia, Hanford, Delano, and even as far south as Bakersfield.

Good luck to you. I know the feeling of being unemployed, and I really don't want to ever experience it again.

[EMEddie]

which program did you attend? How long ago did you graduate?

[SLM3]

There are no new grad programs in Fresno. You pretty much have to have an "in" or have externed there to get hired. If you can't relocate I would recommend trying to make some connections.

Did you try Kaweah Delta in Visalia?

[heatheryk]

Kaweah Delta has a critical care internship for new grads. So does Tulare Regional Medical Center. I know of a new grad that was just hired in L & D at Clovis Community. There are jobs but they are competitive. I graduated last Dec. and got hire straight into public health. You need to find a way to sell yourself. Something that will make your application different from other new grads. Get a certification in the field you want to work in and write a really good cover letter. Good luck.

[EMEddie]

I met a guy at Borders Bookstore here in Visalia who just finished the program at Bakersfield College and told me him and a few friends got hired at Sierra View District in Porterville. Give them a try or look for the internships at Kaweah, Tulare Regional or Community.