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Firstly, congrats to all you newly minted nurses! Now I would like to ask if any of you looking for jobs out there have noticed any problems with finding jobs? I have seen a lot of troubling news on various posts about new grads having a tough time find a job in this area. I wonder if the BSNs are having as tough a time (a least from what I've "seen" on these posting) as the ADNs at landing a position. Just curious...I would appreciate any comments!

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I graduated from Clarion in May 08. I had a job almost 4 months before graduation. I would say that those having trouble finding positions may have waited too long to apply. I am also betting that there will be lots of openings in a few months as some decide nursing is not for them or move to a different facility. Just my :twocents:.

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Specializes in Emergency, neonatal, pediatrics.

Just out of curiosity, what part of PA are you from?

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I am originally from the Franklin/Oil City area, which is North Eastern PA. Just relocated to Creighton, which is a suburb of Pittsburgh.

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I am originally from the Franklin/Oil City area, which is North Eastern PA. Just relocated to Creighton, which is a suburb of Pittsburgh.

Correction, I was going to say North East of Pittsburgh, but my hometown is located in the North Western corner of the state. Sorry, long day.

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Well, some hospitals here in philly have hiring freezes. Yup, you heard me right. I think when you apply around may, most new grad opportunities are gone by then. I know some hospitals started hiring as early as january/february and i know some new grads who had jobs as early as december 07. Yeah, i should've applied back then. shoulda, coulda woulda....don't we all.

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