Ok, what's the real deal with new grads?

[future nurse1]

I'm not trying to offend anyone or be ignorant by what I am about to ask so everyone calm down. But is it really absolutely ridiculously impossible to find a job as a new grad or does it just seem that way on this website because all the morons come here to vent? I am completely aware of the economic situation blah blah so I don't need a lecture on that. I know plenty of people who have graduated from nursing school in the past few years and are employed. I am finishing up my prereqs now and plan to start nursing school soon. The more I read about new grads not finding jobs the more I start to get freaked out about the investment I am making. Are there some EMPLOYED nurses on here who can give their honest opinions? Right now I am starting to think that I am freaking out for no reason. I know that I am capable at succeeding especially when I see how many idiots I am surrounded by in my classes. I just want some realistic input from competent people who understand what i'm asking.

[Harrychandler]

I graduated May 2010 with a 2 year nusing degree. By the way that was the hardest 2 years of my life lol. I moved to Spokane WA with my boyfriend. I started applying to every RN job in the area. I finally obtained employment with a private duty home nursing agency in October. The pay is low and if you let them, they will work you to death. I have not really learned a lot and feel like an over priced babysitter. I am still looking for employment else where but I don't see it happening any time soon. I have decided to make myself more marketable by going back to school, obtaining PALS and ACLS certs and whatever different kinds of certs I can get. I also have friends working at Sacred Heart as nurses and right now they will not hire any nurse with less than 3 years experience regardless of what their job ads state.

[metal_m0nk, BSN, RN]

Oh, and...IBTL!

[martymoose, BSN, RN]

Oh, and...IBTL!

hmmm I must be a moron- ibtl???:lol2:

but I at least have a job.

[greenfiremajick]

Well it looks like you did take the time to leave an answer.

yuck-yuck, uh derrr.....even us morons know they were leaving a statement, not an answer to your question.....LOL

[sirI, MSN, APRN, NP]

Appears OP started out on the wrong foot. Calling members morons didn't endear the OP to helpful replies. The thread tries to re-route itself, but looks like choice of words continually derails the thread to helpful input.

OP, you have received good advice.

For now, will close this thread for staff review.