Post here about your new grad hiring woes....

DestinedRN09 · Dec 14, 2009

Well I'm sooo scared yet happy for the December grads for finally making it... However, I cringe because that's more nurses to make it harder for the older new grads :banghead: God help us all! Its been almost 9 months since graduating and even though I have a job, its hard when your heart is elsewhere....

mknurse2009 · Dec 15, 2009

I just had my first nursing interview today. Don't think I will get the job though. I'm a May09 graduate.

vincejojo · Dec 15, 2009

I just had my first nursing interview today. Don't think I will get the job though. I'm a May09 graduate.

Do not do that to yourself. be positive and claim the job. Believe God will do it for you.

m.schuttler · Dec 21, 2009

I graduated from Central Florida in May of '09. Moved to Cleveland right after graduation to pursue a relationship and because of all the great things I had heard about the medical industry here. Fast forward a few months...I have applied to dozens of LTC/Rehab places, have as many applications open with the Cleveland Clinic and University as I can. I have been on three interviews now with Cleveland Clinic, the first two for specialized units that wanted more experienced nurses and the last one (today actually) for a med/surg position. I interviewed with HR and I think it went well, however I tend to get horrible interview anxiety. The positions are on hold until next year so it will be some time until I know. I have had a few interviews with various LTC facilities and they range from flat out "We don't hire new grads" to "We'll get back to you..." (and nothing happens) or vague things that sound promising but again, I never hear back despite calling a few weeks later to check my status. After a lot of internal debate I have finally chosen to pursue a military career (my family was against it) in nursing but that is also having its ups and downs.

Sorry about that rant.

It has been hard and it gets harder with each passing day but I just keep trying and hoping. Right now, I'm really trying to focus on my interview skills and staying positive.

jtmonique · Dec 21, 2009

I graduated from Central Florida in May of '09. Moved to Cleveland right after graduation to pursue a relationship and because of all the great things I had heard about the medical industry here. Fast forward a few months...I have applied to dozens of LTC/Rehab places, have as many applications open with the Cleveland Clinic and University as I can. I have been on three interviews now with Cleveland Clinic, the first two for specialized units that wanted more experienced nurses and the last one (today actually) for a med/surg position. I interviewed with HR and I think it went well, however I tend to get horrible interview anxiety. The positions are on hold until next year so it will be some time until I know. I have had a few interviews with various LTC facilities and they range from flat out "We don't hire new grads" to "We'll get back to you..." (and nothing happens) or vague things that sound promising but again, I never hear back despite calling a few weeks later to check my status. After a lot of internal debate I have finally chosen to pursue a military career (my family was against it) in nursing but that is also having its ups and downs.
Sorry about that rant.
It has been hard and it gets harder with each passing day but I just keep trying and hoping. Right now, I'm really trying to focus on my interview skills and staying positive.

Ohio is not where it is at right now....We have so many new grads living here who cannot find work, I can't believe that other states are hearing there is work here because It's a lie...Good Luck keep looking one thing is that Ohio is big try other cities and pray you will find something.

DestinedRN09 · Dec 23, 2009

I have seen quite a few jobs on government websites, like usajobs.gov or governmentjobs.com for jobs in Ohio, but its the same with everywhere else. Its just so many factors that go on with jobs these days, for instance, I applied for a job thats been posted forever and received a msg that it was filled, yet its still posted... CORRUPT I tell u!

Also, I just want a Christmas Miracle of a J.O.B! :yeah:

Katie5 · Dec 26, 2009

hello everyone!! here is my story. i am 22 years old and graduated from a lpn program in aug and got my license in sep. i have been applying to every nursing home,dr office, clinic in my county and so far nada! i call to follow up and all i get is " if we need you we"ll call you" i even went to several places in person to drop off a cover letter and resume in person with hopes of getting an interview on the spot but had no luck. the fact that christmas is coming up is not making things any better. i want to go back to school for my rn but that is impossible at this time due to my financial situation. i have a boyfriend, no children and i live with my mom so i have no bills (thank god for my mother) but i feel like im mooching off her! she supported me all through out school and i need to be out there working so i can help her out with the bills!!!!! i have recently started to apply to retail stores in my area so i can make a little money for the holidays but i feel like i am losing everything i learned in school..

try not to feel hat way- she's your mother. one can only hope that when you get a job, you'd be twice as kind in repaying her.

how can you mooch off your mother? that just seems funny to me, the statement that i:)

Such-A-DIVA · Dec 26, 2009

Try not to feel hat way- she's your mother. One can only hope that when you get a job, you'd be twice as kind in repaying her.
How can you mooch off your mother? That just seems funny to me, the statement that i:)

The thing is, Ive been working since I was 16 while helping my mom with the bills so this is all new to me. She has no problem with it because after all she IS my mom and according to her its "her job" to take care of me but I just dont like it. Im trying to stay patient and I pray every day for a job so I know a blessing is right around the corner. :yeah: BTW it is possible to mooch off your mom. One of my close friends who is my age has no desire to go to school or work because her parents are financially well off. She sits home mon thru friday and parties on weekends with her "allowance" (Dead serious) Nothing physically or mentally wrong with this chick except for being lazy. Her parents dont seem to have a problem supporting her while she "finds" herself so who knows if she ever will! :smokin:

NurseJeanB · Dec 30, 2009

I am a new grad studying to take the NCLEX next month. I live in California in the East Bay. This is the worst area for jobs. I graduated towards the top of my class and was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau, but that has not gotten me anywhere. I am going to concentrate on passing the NCLEX and then I will start job hunting, but I may have to move or even look out of state. It is hard not to be discouraged.

nurse441 · Dec 30, 2009

I am a new grad studying to take the NCLEX next month. I live in California in the East Bay. This is the worst area for jobs. I graduated towards the top of my class and was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau, but that has not gotten me anywhere. I am going to concentrate on passing the NCLEX and then I will start job hunting, but I may have to move or even look out of state. It is hard not to be discouraged.

aww don't be discouraged. your grades looks good! just keep trying.

my friend graduated from CSUEB 1 year old and she coudln't find a job either..

IF... if i can turn back time.. i would take a CNA job before i got my license...

i was on the exact same boat as you back in may. i paid 100% of my effort into nclex. after i passed, i even went on a mini vaca. came back, and here i am!!! nothing!!!

a CNA job/ Volunteer would be for sure a foot in the door... thats the key nowadays. foot in the door.

good job on making it this far!!

HeartsOpenWide, RN · Dec 30, 2009

I had my new grad dream and it is gone. I was orienting in L&D and was let go yesterday because they have to cut back and can not finish my orientation; last to get hired is always the first to let go. I am not sure if it is worse having the perfect job and loosing it, or going months without a job at all. I really do not know what I am going to do now. I had so much going for me, and now that I do not have a job, all my plans for the next year (finally having a baby after 9 years of marriage) are gone. I am having to apply for health insurance, figure out what I am going to do for income (we just bought a house), and how I am going to tell friends and family (my husband does not even know, he is working out of town and I have not been able to get a hold of him). It really does feel like a death. If I did not have to go sign up for health insurance I would not have even gotten out of bed.

Blackheartednurse · Dec 31, 2009

I had my new grad dream and it is gone. I was orienting in L&D and was let go yesterday because they have to cut back and can not finish my orientation; last to get hired is always the first to let go. I am not sure if it is worse having the perfect job and loosing it, or going months without a job at all. I really do not know what I am going to do now. I had so much going for me, and now that I do not have a job, all my plans for the next year (finally having a baby after 9 years of marriage) are gone. I am having to apply for health insurance, figure out what I am going to do for income (we just bought a house), and how I am going to tell friends and family (my husband does not even know, he is working out of town and I have not been able to get a hold of him). It really does feel like a death. If I did not have to go sign up for health insurance I would not have even gotten out of bed.

Oh my God HeartsOpenwide I'm so sorry this happend to you...I have read many of your post and it sounds like you are very hard-working talented young women,god it sucks,why does this happend to us new grads...what is going on in this country!!!