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Hi meganm1996, Sad to say - no, I have not found a job yet in Ventura County. I have been applying endlessly everywhere! I have even moved on to LA County and further. I am desperate to find a job. You just graduated? Are you relocating to California, or did you go to school here? Keep me posted on any leads you get, and I most certainly will do the same! Good luck!

mrsboots87 - I sure have been applying to all positions too, not just L&D and NICU. I know it probably wont happen right out of the gate, but I do have one finger crossed. Thanks for the info!

Hey Guys! Still doing a whole bunch of applying and also searching. I have been looking into Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, as well as Kern Medical Center, Memorial Hospital, and Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield. It seems as though they may hire new grads. Neither are a place that I want to be fore years to come, but I cant help but think of the experience that I could possibly get and then take it from there. I mean a job is better than no job, no? If anyone is working there/has worked there/knows anyone who does or has worked there can share anything, it would be greatly appreciated. My passion would be to get into L&D, second choice would be NICU. Thanks so much in advanced. I hope to finally catch a break! =)

I do not have my BSN, but will be working toward that shortly. There were just too many changes happening all at once to add that to the mix.

Hey Guys! This is my first post, but I am completely desperate and hoping someone can lend some advice. I am a new grad (graduated in May) who has a license in New Jersey. My husband and I decided to move out west to be with my family this past summer. I am in the process of waiting for my license here in California (endorsement takes about 10-12 weeks) - but started the process as of August 21st. I have been doing endless research on positions and it is very discouraging. I have been noticing that most places do not take new grads unless they go through a new grad program. Which I would be completely fine with, but I found through my research that these new grad programs only happen once or twice a year - and I missed the cut off for the most up and coming one. I guess what my question for all you lovely nurses out there is...what should I be doing, and where should I be looking? I live in Ventura County, I have taken BLS, ACLS, PALS, and sat through a pediatric emergencies seminar. I am extremely discouraged that I wont be able to find something, and if I do it wont be possibly until around February. Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance!! Nina =)