New Grads Finding RN/LPN?CNA Jobs.. Question

[MoyCoy]

:yeah:Hello,

I was wondering if any new Grads (RN,LPN,CNA)can tell me how long it took them to land a Job in Seattle/Bellevue/Redmond...Basically King County area.

Thanks

:redbeathe

[spottybug]

I'm an RN and I was hired on at a major hospital in the area before I graduated from nursing school, contingent only on me passing boards. Hope this helps. It really helps to have some type of experience while in nursing school, other than clinicals.

[seneyka]

It took me a while (2 months) because I did not work for healthcare field and usually for my type of license (LPN), hospitals dont want much!

Some of my classmates who worked in a healthcare facility already got the job there after they got their license.

I highly suggest students before their graduation to apply for jobs, applying as many as possible! Some simple job ads could possibly the ones that take you! Your resume and cover letters are important! If you had any honor or awards during school, esp. nursing, remember to put them your resume!

I did not want to spend time applying for jobs because it was the NCLEX I wanted to pass.

1 of my classmate did not study for the NCLEX and searched for the job, he failed and now is studying for the NCLEX. I do not regret spending time studying for the NCLEX, rather than waiting for another 3 months to retake the exam.

[stumillardkm]

I was hired by Evergeen Healthcare in Kirkland, WA almost 1 month before I graduated nursing school - so passing the NCLEX on my first try (which I am happy to say I did!) was vital... So it really depends on the area you are looking and what department you apply to.

Good luck

[WisdomSeeker55]

give the university of washington harborview medical center a look. i was on their website yesterday and they do have opportunities for new grads. good luck!!!

[NurseJR08]

I graduated in Dec and got hired where I did my preceptorship! There are lots of job opportunities available! UW, Harborview, Swedish, Valley, Evergreen etc. Just depends what you are looking for!

[EDmunki]

Do you know of any new grads getting hired from out of state? I am hoping to move to Seattle from the east coast after I graduate in May 2009... I spoke to a couple of recruiters who advised to apply in early 09! Any thoughts or advice? I would really like to work in the ED and am an EMT-I and currently work as a ED tech...