No new grad positions in Boston hospitals

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Has anyone else heard this? I was talking to a staff member in our staff development office who told me that most Boston hospitals aren't hiring new grads right now due to budget cuts and overstaffing...she said that most new grads are looking at community hospitals in the surrounding areas.

Was I misinformed?

Specializes in Education and oncology.

To "IGotIN!"- My suggestion is to apply to every hospital within reasonable distance, certainly if you're possibly interested in working there! You would just specify that you're looking for "per diem" employment. Unfortunately with limited availability you might have to be flexible re: choice of shifts. You will also have to commit to a short period of orientation- could you find child care for a week or so to get up to speed? Then you might be able to "pick and choose" your shifts. We have a schedule posted, and our techs just put themselves in for availability. One of our techs works about 1 shift a month, and she's very good. Again, I wish you good luck in your endeavor and being a mommy! :yelclap:

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Not to sound even more discouraging, but, I graduated a year ago and still haven't found a job in a hospital:cry:! I have applied everywhere except MGH. It is extremely upsetting since I gave up alot to do this. I am working (and greatful for it), but this is not the kind of nursing I want to do. I went to the open luncheon at Good Sam and 10 min after I go there the Nurse mgrs who were there left. So to all the really new grads hang in there, keep applying and take a nursing job where you can get it, at least you'll get some experience!

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Hi Haleysmum:

Were you able to work as a PCA/CNA during school? Did you graduate with an RN or BSN?

I'm supposed to start school this fall..but I'm having second (and third) thoughts ..

Thank you.

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Hi Erica,

I have my ADN. I have already applied for my BSN at UMass.:yeah:I did work at an area hospital as a tech, but I didn't like the hospital at all, so I left after 5 months. Please try not to get discouraged, I just keep on applying........Good Luck!

Haleys mum

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Thanks for replying. Not sure what I'll do...as you already stated, it's a significant sacrifice (financial and otherwise) to go back to school. And I'm *already* in a field where it's difficult at my age (57) to find employment ..!

You said you don't like the kind of nursing you're doing..what kind is that?

Thanks again,

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i am counting on the job market changing by the time i graduate (hopefully for the better).

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I am an new graduate (BSN) from Maryland, and I have to move to Boston in August because I am getting married and my husband will go to MIT for grad school in the fall. I have never worked as a CNA because it is not neccesary in order to find a job here and many of my friends had bad experiences, but I have worked at a hospital. I have applied to most of the hospitals in the Boston area with no luck. I feel like I have no chance because I am a new grad that is out of state, and I am getting really discouraged. The job market is so different here. Most of my friends had jobs before graduation with a sign-on bonus in very specialized areas. Does anyone have any suggestions about how to find a new grad job in the Boston area?

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Specializes in Rehab, Med Surg, Home Care.

I work at one of the larger suburban medical centers in the Boston area. Recently I submitted the name of a new grad acquaintance through our staff referral program. I was told that the only new grads we are hiring at this time were those already working here as CNA's. They said they would be hiring other new grads in the fall.

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MIT has a large clinic, with an inpatient unit

http://web.mit.edu/medical/services/s-inpatient.html

I would give them a call and ask them if they have a position or where to go.

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I work as a float PCT at a Boston hospital, just graduated with a BSN, and was told that there will not be enough jobs for even the working in-house new graduates. I have applied everywhere (have been since March) and get the response that "your resume will be kept on file..." I call, call again, and email. Out of 30 in my accelerated BSN program, only 12 or so have jobs (they worked as pct's before even starting nursing school) and everyone else is trying with everything they have. It has been very discouraging, but we have to hope that it will turn around. I think with the economy the way it is, it will probably take awhile. For those of us in-house at the hospital, we were told to considering moving out of state. Some of us can't because we have homes here (spouses with jobs, kids in school...) but some of us may have to. I did not expect this at all when I finished school, so it's been quite depressing. Good luck to those looking, and if you're studying for NCLEX, just concentrate on that for now.

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heartMA, what school did you go to? curry accel?? if so, do you recognize me from the name? :)

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Hi "HeartMA":

I have been reading this thread with interest and dismay. I am scheduled to enter the BSN program at UMass this Fall, and I'm having second (and third and fourth) thoughts. At my age, I would in no way be able to afford a prolonged period of unemployment..or a "forced" relocation upon graduation.

What did you mean when you referring to "working in-house graduates" in your post? And may I ask which hosp. you're a PCT floater at?

I'm sorry things are so dismal, but at least know that sharing your experiences on this forum provide readers like me with invaluable information.

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