new grad having extreme difficulty

[momo42]

So I graduated nursing school with an accelerated BSN from NYU in January. I have a former degree in psychology and some work experience just not in a clinical setting. Its almost august now and I've gotten no offers from any hospital.

I can't relocate because lets be honest relocating isn't cheap and requires money. As a new grad I'm living with my parents and applying for jobs.

My loans are almost due... I'm open to working in any specialty, any shift. Not sure what is going on. I've applied to hospitals in Long Island as well.

I really need advice on what to do or if anyone has information on who I can contact.

[KristinaMichael]

I'm a few days late to this conversation, hopefully things have improved. My suggestion is keep applying for hospitals but take a look at your resume. It maybe worth hiring a professional to change it up a bit. Good Luck

[HappytobeARNP, MSN, APRN]

I graduated from an accelerated nursing program as well. It sounds like your area may have an abundance of nurses at this time but don't let that discourage you. You just need to put forth more effort to get a job. I would recommend networking to build relationships. You need to get to know the people in HR positions and nurse managers. Reach out to them on Linkedin. Find out their work email addresses and send a quick message about yourself along with your resume. Sell yourself! Follow up weekly to every 2 weeks to let them know that you're still interested. Attend career fairs. Reach out to other nurses that work there and tell them to let you know if/when they're hiring. Look into surrounding cities...it may be a bit of a drive but it would give you experience. Also look into nursing homes or doctor's offices. These options may not be ideal but it will be a start. Do what you HAVE to do now until you can do what you WANT to do later. Don't give up. Nursing is a great career. You just need one opportunity and when you get it make the most of it!

[anxiousretxbon]

How about travel nsg? I would recommend you have exp before you do something like travel but that's just me. Maybe that could be an option. You'd be on your own and get out of your parents house!

[Swellz]

If you do get to the point of relocating, try Scranton. It's not that far from you and they are dying for staff nurses at some of the hospitals. And rent is a whole lot cheaper than NYC.

Sidenote - I'm here as a travel nurse, and you should not be travel nursing as a new grad, as was previously suggested. I got 8 hours of orientation to the floor and was on my own. As a new grad, you should have a thorough orientation on a floor that will support you. But when you get experience, by all means, travel!

[BadAszFannyPak]

Some large hospital systems will pay a relocation allowance. Sometimes $1000 or more. Hope that helps and good luck.

[shibaowner, MSN, RN, NP]

Have you considered the military? They are always looking for nurses. You should contact the recruiters for Army, Navy, Air Force.

[pollyiz]

Some jobs in rural locations that have a need for nurses do offer relocation bonuses. Have you looked into working in places like Wyoming (Beautiful), Montana or even Alaska. You might also think about looking on the Indian reservations a friend of mine went to work on a Hopi reservation on New Mexico and she absolutely loves it there. It doesn't mean you're going to stay there forever. The other plus to these places is the cost of living is much lower than New York Wyoming has no state income taxes.

Good luck on your job search

Hppy

@hppygr8ful, can you PM me? It isn't letting me PM you. I have a quick question.

[kigonzal]

Some hospitals, such as the one I work at, offer a relocation bonus. I got...I think it was $1000 for relocating thirty miles. You can do air bnb or there are some apartments that have discounts for nurses. My hospital has discounts for at least ten apartment complexes within a thirty mile radius. Just take the essentials like you're going on a trip and expand your belongings when you get settled. It may not be easy, but it would be worth it.

[yetty01]

Y'all need to stop complaining, there are so many jobs availability out there, seriously, u can start from a nursing home, then find ur way out to more other places like hospital and so on. Goodluck.

[blackmamba123]

Whatever you do, don't give up. Quick question. Have you tried going in to a facility's HR department with an "updated copy of your resume"? I can't tell you how many of my nursing peers, family members, and friends have told me that it's annoying to employers to show up "unannounced". I've done it, and the employer was annoyed, and I've done it and received an offer. Present a resume and ask if there's anyone from the department you can speak to or if it's possible to take a tour of the unit you applied to. Go dressed to impress in case they want to interview you. It's worth a shot if you're not hearing from anyone or not receiving offers. As for your student loans, have you called to ask for a deferment? You should be eligible if you're unemployed or not gainfully employed. Call your loan originator to ask about your options. Congrats and welcome to the nursing field. Best wishes in your search.

[FloridaBeagle]

Apply at the Mayo Clinic. I was hired two years ago and they paid $2000 relocation expenses (it was $1400 after taxes...) Many new nurses like you from all over the country come to Mayo. It is a fantastic place to start your career. It will look great on your resume, too!

[momo42]

I actually did this today!! but most of the nurse managers are out of office due to vacation or other reasons. But I did manage to hand in my resume to about 3 units. I want to do so for other hospitals as well but not sure how to get past the security. The nurses were not annoyed on the units like I've heard from other people they actually encouraged me to go to all the floors. I'm just stuck on how to go past the security for other hospitals.