passed nclex november 2016 and still looking for a job!

LessValuableNinja · Jan 25, 2017

Just had my RN license and I could not find a job! Is it really necessary for me to go to a new grad program?

No, but it will help with your career.

Is that a paid training?

Yes

how long is the training

Depends on the system and unit or specialty.

FutureNurseInfo · Jan 25, 2017

It has been about three months. Give it time.

Archerlpvn, LPN, LVN · Jan 25, 2017

Have you applied to skilled nursing homes, long term care facilities, home health agencies, psychiatric facilities, or clinics, etc?

Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN · Jan 25, 2017

Just had my RN license and I could not find a job!

Lately, it takes new grads about 6 months to land that first job.

But you also have to consider where you're applying and what you are applying for. If you are holding out for specific specialties/programs, it may very well take much longer for you to get a job than if you were more flexible about where and what specialty you'd be willing to work. Sometimes, the way to get to our dream job is not direct entry, but to transfer over there.

Is it really necessary for me to go to a new grad program?

It helps but in no way is it mandatory. Lots of successful nurses started their careers without going into a new grad program.

Is that a paid training? how long is the training?

It's paid. Length of training depends on the program itself, so it can range from a few weeks to several months.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Jan 25, 2017

I wrote about this issue several years ago. Click on the link below if you have a few minutes to burn.

https://allnurses.com/nursing-job-hunt/unemployed-new-nurses-908392.html

Essentially, you would be wise to consider workplace settings outside the hospital setting that are more welcoming to new grad nurses. Most of these places will train without the need for a formal new grad program or internship.

rainvQ · Jan 25, 2017

thank you so much! :)

rainvQ · Jan 25, 2017

no.. my job experience as a nurse(3 yrs) was from my country.

Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN · Jan 26, 2017

no.. my job experience as a nurse(3 yrs) was from my country.

Are you a new grad who just got licensed as a RN, or did you get your RN license by endorsement?

If it's the former (you're a new grad), definitely use your previous nursing experience to your advantage in job interviews.

If it's the latter (you endorsed), you're not a new grad and so will be ineligible for most new grad programs anyway. On the brighter side, this means you are an experienced nurse and can go ahead and apply for most nursing positions.

HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD · Jan 26, 2017

If all of your previous experience was in another country, most organizations (like mine) will most likely categorize you as a "new grad" because US nursing practice is unique. In my part of the country, larger organizations will ONLY hire newly licensed nurses (must pass NCLEX first) via a formal nurse residency program.

Workitinurfava, BSN, RN · Jan 27, 2017

Just take the nursing home job, problem solved. Trust me they will hire you as a new grad.

rainvQ · Jan 29, 2017

Thank you Meriwhen!

Graduated 2004 (in our country) and worked as staff nurse in the hospital for 3 years and after that I've worked as a clinical instructor for 4 years. While waiting for our US immigration papers I spent the rest of the remaining years taking care of my daughter. And I got here in the US last 2015, took and passed my exam last Nov. 2016. And hoping this year I can get a nursing job in any hospitals.

Sent already my applications in a new grad program just last week since I realize that's it's gonna be an advantage for me then! Thankful for all of you who've helped me explain this new grad program because this is new to me. Right now I just continue to pray and maybe within this month or the next following months to come I'll be accepted in any of the hospitals that I've applied.