No jobs in Fort Wayne for new nurse. Options?

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I just graduated from Ivy Tech Fort Wayne at end of July. I will be taking my NCLEX in 2-3 weeks. I have been scouting job market in Fort Wayne for new nurses.

There are absolutely no Hospital positions open for new nurses. I am ready to travel so that I can work at the hospitals.

Can you please recommend any cities around Fort Wayne where they have open positions for new nurses? I do not mind travel up to 90 minutes each way.

Thank You.

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I am having the same problem!! I graduated from IPFW in May with my BSN and took the NCLEX 3 weeks ago. Every job posting I find says they want someone with at least a year experience, and I'm not having any luck at the hospitals either. I didn't think it would be this hard!! I have to work at Sears until I find a job... this is ridiculous!! Any ideas would be appreciated!

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Holly1987,

Thanks for the reply. Are you applying at nursing homes too or just at the hospitals?

Thanks,

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I am trying to apply for whatever I can find. I called quite a few nursing homes and they said they weren't even hiring right now. I sent in a few applications online if they were available and filled out an application in person at another because they said they were hiring. I am going to try to work with Mollen Immunization Clinic giving flu shots, but I don't know how many hours I will actually get since the hours are on a first come first serve basis. I feel like the only way to get a job is if you know someone that works in the hospital that can get you in. Let me know if you hear of anywhere that is hiring.

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Did you try to apply anywhere outside Fort Wayne? Are you open to travel?

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Specializes in LTC, Assisted Living.

I graduated last year with my LPN, I have had my license for a year now. For you, you would think it would be easier d/t being RN's, but it is still tough. When I graduated I worked at one nursing home/ assisted living as an aide, but there were no nursing positions. I searched for a few months and ended up getting a job at GYH. The pay was not the best, but I needed the experience. GYH hires new grads frequently. If you want some sort of experience until you can get into your desired field, try them. I finally got a job at my other employer 6-7 months ago, and love it. I am now FT in our assisted living. I run my butt off all night, but I love my residents, have fun at work, and love the people I work with/for.

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DreamingKim,

Thanks for your reply. Sorry for my ignorance but what is GYH? Where is it located? I do not care about pay too much, I am willing to work for lower pay to get some experience under my belt.

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