New Grad RN and Jobless Needs Advice

[mslema]

I graduated in May 08 with a BSN. I just found out my RN license was issued July 17th. I did my senior preceptorship in L/D, but I've been applying to any unit that I see postings. I was applying to various new grad programs in the bay area back in April. I didn't get any call backs. Now most of the programs are filled. I have been keeping in contact with a couple of recruiters that have told me back in May that they expect to have L/D new grad programs in September, but when I talk to them now they don't even know if that's for sure anymore. I am currently working as an intern on the Postpartum unit at a hospital north of Sacramento where I am currently living (I moved here from the bay area to attend college).

My question is, do you think I should go ahead and accept a position on PP or should I try to apply some more and wait to see if I get a response? I know I don't want to go into PP, and I didn't plan on staying where I currently live and work. It's lower pay but I don't really care about that. I wouldn't want to accept a position and be training there when another job that's more desirable calls me back. But it would also be unusual for me to be an RN and working as an intern because I haven't accepted the position for the reason stated above. I just don't know what to do. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks you and sorry so lengthy.

[reesepiece]

I graduated in May 2006, and had that same problem at first. Of course, I live in Vegas, so I don't know if it makes a difference. But, I was able to get a job by August after I decided to apply where there was the most need, which was in Med-Surg. ICU also had a lot of openings, but I was afraid to start there right away. I recommend starting out in Med-Surg or even ICU. Any area, even if it's not related to L/D, just to get your foot in the door. It may not sound too appealing (especially med-surg), but I think that you'll find it's a good start after you start working there. It's a good place to build a foundation, especially for a new grad.