No new grad jobs now what?

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Hi, Anyone have advice....I graduated with an ADN in December 2008, found a terrific New Grad position, and was told last week that the position was cut due to budget constraints. I am finding that it is far too late to find another New Grad slot in my area (Inland Empire). I have called every hospital within 100 miles...the recruiters that find the time (they must be very busy, I know!) to return my calls all tell me the same thing...nothing available to New Grads right now. I know money is tight everywhere, but what the heck are New Grads supposed to do? I actually graduated with the highest grades in my class (not bragging...just mentioning that to show that good grades mean nothing). I contacted my school, my advisors/teachers, and every nursing contact I have...What do I do now? I have NO IDEA WHAT TO DO. The next New Grad programs don't start until July...and I may not even get into one of them. I have checked into LTC, however, I find no openings there either. WHY WHY WHY WHY are nursing schools pumping out New Grads when NO ONE IS WILLING TO HIRE THEM?????? Thanks for listening.

Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care.

enieto, what did she mean about "new grads like you" I know a couple people who got hired fairly quickly. That does sound like she gave you the run around, which sucks. I know a lot of times hospitals have certain people that they are interested in giving the position, and then they just keep giving others the run around.

They told me taht it would look good if I had my ACLS already, I can't even afford to pay my bills let alone a 200+ class. I told them I would be interested in doing it right away as soon as I got a paycheck : P

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i just got a call back from pat, she was friendly and helpful, although i have been applying since november they decided to go with recent new grads, too bad i was last summers news. :( I will keep applying all over.

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Specializes in DOU/Telemetry.

Thanks for the suggestion Erdoreen. I applied to St. B's and just had my telephone interview this afternoon with Pat the nurse recruiter. The interview went well, and I was scheduled for a clinical interview with Cris, the director of the critical care units. I'm so super excited! =)

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care.

Good luck mimi! Let me know how it goes! Maybe we'll work together! ------ was out sick yesterday when I interviewed, so the ED manager interviewed me for her. I think it went well but I'll let you know...

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care.

I got a job!!!!! St B's ICU I don't start until April though. As long as they don't cancel me. Keep hunting guy's! There is light at the end of the tunnel.

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Congrats Nickilaughs!!!! That must feel great!!!!

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care.

It does, I'm still wary though because of how even with a job offer there is such instability in the market that it could change. Hope thing's are getting better for everyone!

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Hi Nicki

Sorry I just got your message...I don't sign on here very often. I don't know if Hoag is having a new grad program but they would be worth looking at. I haven't worked at Hoag since Dec 2004 so I can't tell you the base rate. But I can tell you that in the past they have kept very current with the RN pay checking the market quarterly to make sure that they are staying competitive with salaries. They nuture their nurses and have funded instructors at local colleges to assist in getting more people thru school. They also have tuition reimbursement. Hope that helps. Contact their recruiter. Good luck and hang in there. You ar ein the BEST state for nursing!

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I am sorry to hear that you having a terrible time landing a job. I live in Michigan and Detroit Hospitals are hiring like crazy, they also have new grad programs the pay is good and the cost of living is not as high, plus they have tons of Overtime. If moving is not an issue i would seriously consider moving yes the economy is hurting but there are pockets of opportunity and healthcare is booming in the Detroit area even for LPNs

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Hi NickiLaughs,

I am wanting to apply to ST B's ICU. I've spoke with ---- on the phone several times asking questions. Can you give me any suggestions??

Thanks!

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