New Grads - where is there a nursing glut?

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Hello,

I just wanted to ask those of you in the midst of job hunting whether you believe your area has a nursing shortage (meaning that new grads find hospital jobs easily) or a nursing glut area (new grads are struggling to get hospital or any jobs). Please name the area/state as some of us from nursing glut areas may be considering relocation. Thank you.

Spudbunny

Since I am in the Philly/South Jersey area, this discussion (which has been very helpful, thanks to all you posters) has made me realize that when I start nursing school, I *should not* assume I'm going to get a hospital job when I graduate. That means that from Day 1, I will be thinking about and looking for non-hospital opportunities. I don't know if it will help, but I feel more informed now than I was before.

Thanks, all!

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Specializes in being a Credible Source.

San Francisco/Sacramento region (Sonoma County down through San Jose over to the Sierra Nevada foothills) seems to have a glut of new grads struggling to find work.

But the schools keep pumping 'em out and screaming "shortage, SHORTAGE" at every opportunity.

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For those of you who just graduated I am sorry for the tough times...you'll get through it!

I have found the hiring process to be somewhat political. I was hired at my current hospital as a tech. I schmoozed HR and the the nurse manager who hired me...started the brown nosing on day one. I was offered a scholarship from the hospital... I provide the best service I possibly can and ask for feedback from all the nurses, staff, etc... So basically I have my "spot" when I graduate...as per HR and my contract. :) I suppose they could breech but then they'd lose what they have invested in me.

Start hunting BEFORE you start school...get yourself hired BEFORE you start school...even if it's in registration...just get in.

Also...Employers DO LOOK AT GPA! Get letters of reference from your science teachers.

For those of you who are grads and looking...take a look at GEORGIA...especially those in Philly and Jersey...I moved from NJ three years ago. Cost of living is great and jobs are plenty.

Check out Northside Hospital, Emory, Grady, CHOA in the Metro Atlanta area.

Good luck and feel free to ask for help. See you in the break room!

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Another avenue for those who are interested in critical care...the units, etc.

There is a shortage of medics...a little more education and more doors will open.

I believe in the State of Florida if you are an RN, have and EMT and ACLS you qualify to take the state boards for paramedic. From there you have options for critical care transport, flight programs, etc...just another option...

My 2 Cents :twocents:

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Just out of curiosity, has anyone tried going to a career fair? Nursing schools host them, bringing the hospitals to you! Some representatives give out information about what positions are available and what they're looking for in new grads, while other take resumes on the spot. My school hosts two or three a year, and usually career development also has great tools for finding jobs in the vicinity of your school. Schools usually want to help their students find jobs, because it makes a better selling point to incoming students.

Let's see. Drexel had 2 career fairs this last quarter alone. I think they had 2 the previous quarter as well so that's 4 in less than 5 months. There were more recruiters at the first career fair. Less, at the second one and even with that, some of the people who came didn't come to hire, they just came to provide information about their institutions because they currently have no positions. My question was why waste your time coming if you have no positions. They took down names, addresses, phone number with the "we'll call you in future if a position opens up" kinda attitude.

The other 2, one was a lunch kinda thing and the other was dinner, both hosted by two different hospitals. Were they hiring? you tell me.

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I currently live on the PA Maryland line 20 min away from Baltimore..There are so many positions open at the hospitals in Maryland. Here are a few you can check out (they are all in Baltimore)

Johns Hopkins Hospital (one of the top ten hospitals in the US)

Johns Hopkins Bayveiw

GBMC (one of the top 10 Cancer Hospitals in the US)

St. Joesphs Hospital

Sinai hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital

Maryland General Hospital

Union Memorial Hospital

Mercy Hospital

Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital

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There is still a shortage here (Central Valley, California). The nursing schools around here all recommend the extern programs so most of us have jobs when we graduate and still there is a shortage. Starting pay for new grads (ADN) at the local, non-profit hospital is $33/$38 NOC. I was told that BSN's should negotiate their starting pay. :yeah:

hi! where exactly in central valley? i just got my RN license and applied for several jobs online but no one is calling me. i graduated in the Philippines and don't have any job experience. most of the job openings in the hospital around my area requires 1-2 years experience. i already received a rejection letter from one of the hospitals, they really need one with experience. i'm thinking of applying in a nursing home, will that make a difference? is that a good start?

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Specializes in Psych.

Vegas is hurting for nurses. Most hospitals will hire new grads into specialty including ER and ICU. Not as much for ob & peds. Alot of the hospitals will let you pick when you want to work, especially nights. So you can pick mon tues wed nights and work those each week. So much better for scheduling other activities in your life. The hospital I'll be working for pays new grads in the ICU/ER $30 nights (that's with a shift differential), and $2 more for weekends. If you are young and flexible I totally recommend vegas. Rent is about $900/month, no state taxes. Lots of fun stuff to do.

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Specializes in Pediatric Psychiatry, Home Health VNA.

Massachusetts = major glut.

Don't come here.

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I currently live on the PA Maryland line 20 min away from Baltimore..There are so many positions open at the hospitals in Maryland. Here are a few you can check out (they are all in Baltimore)

Johns Hopkins Hospital (one of the top ten hospitals in the US)

Johns Hopkins Bayveiw

GBMC (one of the top 10 Cancer Hospitals in the US)

St. Joesphs Hospital

Sinai hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital

Maryland General Hospital

Union Memorial Hospital

Mercy Hospital

Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital

Ditto!

I just i'd been informed earlier, in that case, i coulda started last month instead of working in philly. Plus some of the hospitals have nice pay and weekend differentials - that's something you don't see in philly.

speaking of which, i think i need to move to the PA/MD line. philly is a little to far.

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Massachusetts = major glut.

Don't come here.

All of Mass? The Boston area? Western Mass? Just curious if it's the whole state or just parts of it.

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Specializes in Pediatric Psychiatry, Home Health VNA.

Atomic basically all of central, southern, and eastern MA...don't know about way out west.

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