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So I graduated school in South Carolina in May and am currently waiting for the PA Nursing Board to transfer my RN license from SC to PA. I do however, have a Temporary Practice Permit. I was wondering if any other new grads are struggling with finding a job right now as well. I graduated with a 4.0 and have hospital experience, so I'm not sure what's going on here and if it's because of COVID? I'm extremely frustrated and am curious about other's situations.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

It's covid and it's pretty much everywhere. 

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Thank you! Hopefully something happens soon before I'm basically homeless 

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Personally, ANY job right now is what you likely need. Not necessarily as a nurse- but something to pay the rent while you look for a nursing position. 

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Phila area is very top-heavy with multiple nsg schools within the area and nearby NJ & DE. And that's just nsg school grads. There's also experienced nurses ALL competing for the same positions.

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Specializes in PACU.

I assume you have a BSN? Philly hospitals typically only look at those with a BSN. Cities like Philadelphia can be pretty tough for new grads considering how many nursing schools we have churning out new nurses.  I received no bites on my resume when trying to move here from NC until I had 2+ years of verifiable RN experience. 

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Specializes in retired LTC.

I realize that you're looking at PA, but NJ is just 3 bridges over the river!

Cross-licensing might be time consuming, but it might be worth the effort to consider SE NJ for employment.

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On 10/23/2020 at 1:13 AM, WookieeRN said:

I assume you have a BSN? Philly hospitals typically only look at those with a BSN. Cities like Philadelphia can be pretty tough for new grads considering how many nursing schools we have churning out new nurses.  I received no bites on my resume when trying to move here from NC until I had 2+ years of verifiable RN experience. 

Yeah I have my BSN. Yikes! I have an interview with Thomas Jefferson this week so I'm hoping it works out

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I've been having such a hard time finding a job since my offer from CHOP was rescinded due to COVID. 

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47 minutes ago, angief11 said:

I've been having such a hard time finding a job since my offer from CHOP was rescinded due to COVID. 

OMG!! The exact same thing happened to me with CHOP. Have you had any luck getting interviews? 

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I’m going to private message you! 

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