New Grad, Tough Job Market

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I am recently a new graduate (RN-Associates) with an NY license along with ACLS, BLS, Basic ECG Certs. I also hold a BFA degree from a University and am seeking a continued education in nursing. I am finding it extremely hard to even get interviews and am afraid I'm approaching this in the incorrect way. Any advice would be greatly appreciated since the job market is extremely tough right now. I am interested in Cardiology, Telemetry, or ED.

Thank you!

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try nursing homes or relocate to tx .there are alot of hospitals hiring in tx corpus christi to be exact

question how much did you pay for the acls course and location.thanks

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Winny,

It's funny you say that since I'm from Texas. I really wanted to work up in NYC for a while, then definitely considering TX! I'm just trying to at least get in the doors up here.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

I would say just be persistent keep sending out applications and resumes. But more importantly call to follow up at any place you can get a phone number for(or an email). Good Luck, its taken me a few months to get a job in NYC and I have a BSN so good luck and be persistent!

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I;m trying to move to NY too because the job market at my state is pretty bad too. I've trying to nursing homes now, I've got 2 interviews so far. Waiting for their response.

So do try nursing homes for now.

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Specializes in CEN.

my advice to you. i am a new grad in the process of getting hired,( drug test , pharm exams, etc) you need to get a job and get that magic 1 yr of experience. i have 16 yrs pt care in ems as a paramedic but that wont get you anywhere up here. i had to know someone who knew someone and that landed me an interview. i aced the interview but wpuld never have gotten there without the help from a friend. trust me it would be so much easier for you with 1 yr of nursing exp in texas . if you dont know any one to help you in you wont get anycalls back here in nyc. the HRs get thousands of resumes each day and all they do is click next next next. unless they see some experience in the first line of the resume. good luck and just my 2 cents.

RONIN

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Specializes in Surgical ICU.

I really agree with Ronin. If you can't get into a fellowship or residency that is tailored towards hiring new grads then I wouldn't bother coming unless you were financially sound and able to withstand several months without working. From what I hear everyone is having a hard time finding a job. Right here in NYC two hospitals closed down so you have two hospitals worth of nurses scrambling and picking up those jobs that a new grad might of had an opportunity to grab. They have experience, are cheaper to train, older (more stable and less chances of moving soon), and with such high competition I bet a lot of them are willing to take a slight pay cut to land a stable job.

If there are jobs in texas,.. take it,.. learn from it,.. maybe you'll like it there and if not I suppose you could try your hand in NY when your chances are a little brighter.

good luck!!

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