New Graduate RN- Job ADVISE, TX to MD

[Abryand]

Hey everyone,

So I am currently in nursing school in the state of Texas. I graduate next Saturday, December, 16th 2017, with my BSN. I plan to sit for the NCLEX-RN in Texas at the beginning of January. My worry comes in with planning to move to Maryland, my significant other currently lives there. We have been doing long distance for 5 years (since high school), so I think it is understandable that I want to move to be in the same general area as him, for once. I have applied to several "new graduate- Registered Nurse" positions and have gotten nothing back, no phone calls, nothing. I believe I'm up to 6 denials as of now. I feel like time is running out and I don't want to miss my opportunity to get a job here in Texas and in Maryland and then be left with nothing.

I come from a very prestigious nursing program, known for high pass rates and an over-all great program. Nearly 3/4 of my nursing class (40 students) has gotten a job in the area already, hospitals seek us out and strive to have students from my program work for them. I am not trying to boast or flaunt anything, I am just trying to paint a realistic picture of the situation I am in.

I guess my question is, has anybody ever gotten a job in a new state with no experience as a new graduate nurse? If so, How did you accomplish this?

When should I give up on my dream of moving to Maryland and apply for jobs in my area? (all positions will bind me for at least a year)

Is there a way that I can get these Maryland hospitals to consider me? How do I get my foot in the door from Texas? I just need one phone call to prove that I am competent and a strong new graduate, but I know since I am not from the area and MD is unfamiliar with my program I am at a disadvantage.

Do I want until I pass NCLEX-RN and continue to apply to Maryland before giving up?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated at this point.

Thank you so much in advance!

[Gary Mendoza]

Make sure when you sit for your NCLEX you tell them you want your results sent to MD too ( I think you get to check what states you want the exam to be sent), that way you don't have to go through the endorsement process, you'll already be licensed. I would go ahead and get something in Texas, but continue to keep trying in Maryland, make sure you're apply for 'new grad' positions, most major hospitals have those positions listed. If you can't find any of those are unable to be considered for them, start looking at rural hospitals because they are almost always short handed and are willing to take just about anyone that applies. Now, the orientation process for those rural hospitals will be no where as good as the new grad positions at big hospitals. You might only get a few weeks orientation, sometimes three months depending on the hospital, but they are usually easier to get hired on with.

Good luck.

[Nurse SMS, MSN, RN]

You have done it for five years. You are going to have a much better shot of both getting a job and then getting one eventually in MD if you work here in Texas for a year before moving. Its hard and it stinks but may make all the difference for you. Maryland is highly competitive and highly saturated. You aren't getting calls because there are plenty of new grad BSNs from highly desirable schools right there in the state and surrounding states. There is no need to go as far as Texas to find what they need.

They also may not consider you until you have already passed NCLEX. Here in Texas most people get hired contingent on passing. I have noticed on the East Coast they often won't consider a person until they have the license already.

Best of luck.

[Abryand]

Thank you so much for the advise, I really appreciate it. I will continue to apply to Maryland and start applying for Texas as well. Thanks again!

[Abryand]

Make sure when you sit for your NCLEX you tell them you want your results sent to MD too ( I think you get to check what states you want the exam to be sent), that way you don't have to go through the endorsement process, you'll already be licensed. I would go ahead and get something in Texas, but continue to keep trying in Maryland, make sure you're apply for 'new grad' positions, most major hospitals have those positions listed. If you can't find any of those are unable to be considered for them, start looking at rural hospitals because they are almost always short handed and are willing to take just about anyone that applies. Now, the orientation process for those rural hospitals will be no where as good as the new grad positions at big hospitals. You might only get a few weeks orientation, sometimes three months depending on the hospital, but they are usually easier to get hired on with.

Good luck.

Thank you so much for the advise, I really appreciate it. I will continue to apply to Maryland and start applying for Texas as well. Thanks again!