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Yeah I completely understand, I felt a bit guilty about complaining. I am super grateful that I haven't had it as bad as others. However, it is perfectly fine to feel frustrated with your own sucky circumstances due to COVID. We live and we learn don't look back on that opportunity who knows if you would've been happy with the med surg/onc job. I get wanting to settle but try to avoid it especially of you're making money where you are. I know a lot of nurses in my cohort that settled for the first few opportunities. Most all of them regret it and wish they would've made a different decision. I say either keep the corrections job or find one willing to to hire you without a contractual agreement. That way once an opportunity for a surgical residency comes up you'll be free to take it. I know some home health agencies love new grads and won't require a contract. Also outpatient surgical centers/offices may or may not be hiring right now. Going back to surgical or periop residencies, you can always relate what you do with corrections and how it requires cohesive teamwork when transferring and caring for inmates. That'd be great to compare to the OR and how everyone has an individual task that works toward one main goal-the patient/ patient safety. Corrections is also a great way to let them know you can handle a high stress environment/situations that require quick thinking! I know it can become really annoying but I LIVE on the internet- zip-recruiter, indeed, ihirenursing, etc.-just keep looking. Try visiting the websites for a few residencies you're interested in and join their talent network. Even though some places aren't actively hiring new grads they're having virtual chat sessions. That's a great way to sort of introduce yourself and get information (win-win ?). Sometimes some listings will even give the email for the recruiter and you can send a letter of interest. If it's a large company like HCA or AdventHealth don't be afraid to contact HR and ask about residency info/ plans. Just don't give up if that's really your dream. Delayed does not mean denied- if anything your perseverance and persistence will make for an awesome "Why should we hire you?" answer. ☺️

I completely understand how you feel. Getting a job as a new grad has been so challenging and COVID made it worse. I decided to move to Florida from up north when I graduated- it did not happen the way I expected hahaha. I graduated with my BSN in August, top of my class- made great grades, was inducted into the honor society. I was also a mentor to junior students and have prior clinical experience etc. Despite all of that I had a few employers that reached out but the offers were not equitable. I really wanted to avoid settling for less. I didn't get a decent job offer until early February. Less than a month before the start date in May the recruiter told me that HCA had to rescind the offer because of COVID. She also said not to worry as soon as it was open she would call me back?. I've reached out to her a few times but its seems as if she doesn't have any real answers. Since then I've applied to any other hospital I could find. I just received an email regarding an interview with another HCA facility- hopefully it goes smoothly. All that to say don't give up and don't settle for less! Keep applying you will eventually find the right position or the one that's on hold will come through. All the best to you in your job search!!

Thank you so much, there is still no update other than my recruiter saying she expects to receive an update soon. I've continued to put in other applications and most all places have told me the same thing-recruitment is on hold for the time being. I really hope everything has gone well with your orientation! However- if they did end up rescinding the offer, stay hopeful you will end up at the perfect job for you at the right time! ?

So I know this isn’t nearly as important compared to what is going on in the world RN- but I figured I’d still ask. I graduated with my BSN late last year and it took me 6 months to secure a position. Despite having graduated with honors, prior experience in the medical field, volunteer hours etc. I finally got a position in February signed my offer letter, and was given a start date for June. Unfortunately they just notified me that they have to rescind the offer because of COVID-19. I completely understand but it’s still frustrating. The recruiter said they may resume hiring in July but she isn’t 100% sure. I will be coming up on a year without any job and that is super concerning. With all of that being said should I even bother trying to get another job or just wait?

Hello I normally do this however, the only contact information I have is her telephone number. I forgot to ask for another form of contact during my interview. Also I was sure to thank her and include all of that information after the interview and in the V.M. . I guess I can try to call the H.R. dept and find someone who knows something-hopefully haha. Thank you!

I left a VM with the nurse leader, so far throughout the entire process she's the only person that I've had any contact with. Should I call the HR department and explain what's going on to them?

Hello all, I recently graduated with my BSN at the beginning of September. I've been searching for a job for months. I finally got an interview with a really great hospital about two weeks ago. The interview went well, everyone seemed pleasant-they were writing a lot as I spoke. Which kind of made me nervous-I'm not sure if I should take that as a good sign. There was a lot of smiling and laughter throughout the interview and nodding from each panel member. Without me having to ask they explained everything about the position and how my orientation would go (in a great amount of detail). At the end of the interview I was told that they had other interviews to conduct the following week and that I should hear from them that same week. It's now been almost two weeks and nothing. I decided to give them a call after waiting a week and I left a V.M. and still haven't received a call back. Once I was at the in person interview I realized that the person who had reached out to me for the interview was the nurse leader for the unit-not the hiring manager. I'm not sure if that's a normal thing or what. She also mentioned that the unit does have some staffing issues. I don't know if I should assume I didn't get the job and move on. Maybe she's just really busy with other tasks and hasn't gotten to contacting me yet? Has anyone else experienced this? Or have any advice for me? It would be much appreciated!?