klsRN26

I applied to Harbor Branch and haven't received anything!

Thank you so much for all the information! I have already been in contact with a recruiter from Sentara and will speak with one from Bon Secours tomorrow. I applied to Chesapeake's New Grad RN program and am hoping to hear from someone there. Does anyone have any information on the new grad programs or maybe is in one and would like to share their experience?

Hello, I am a soon to be graduate (May 2018) from an ASN program in FL. I have a bachelors in Exercise Science before attending nursing school. Currently working at a doctors office as a medical assistant.I will be relocating to the Chesapeake area at the end of May and I am starting the process of trying to get a job. I was wondering if anyone had any advice or any information about any of the hospitals in that area, including, VA beach, Norfolk, etc. I would love to start in a new grad program or an RN residency if possible but will honestly start anywhere if it is the right fit. I am not trying to be picky about the unit I start out on, as a new nurse I know any floor will have lots to learn from. I have just read that getting a job as a new grad can be kind of difficult and coming from a different state has me a little worried. Any information or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

Thank you for the information, this was very helpful! Definitely going to remain positive and put myself out there. I am very open to all areas of nursing and being a new grad I don't see myself getting picky. Just ready to start my career when I graduate! :)

Or is there anyone that has been in a similar situation? Moving to a new state after graduation before gaining experience?

Hello everyone, I am a current nursing student, about to finish my first year in a ASN program in Florida. I already have a bachelors degree in Exercise science. My boyfriend is in the military and once I am done with school I plan on relocating to where he is. This will most likely be California or Virginia. I guess I am just looking for some advice on ways that once I move I can make myself stand out as a new nurse. I know I will be moving to an area where no one will know my nursing program and I'm worried that I will struggle for someone to give me a chance at a job. I know I will have to put in some work and it may take time but I want to make myself as competitive as possible before I get to that point. I currently work part-time for a primary care doctors office as a medical assistant. So I do have experience in patient care, however, not in the hospital. I don't plan on leaving the office until it is time for me to move. I am interested in maybe trying to find an externship over the summer to hopefully gain more experience and add something to my resume. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you in advance :)