Jumpy

I have sent out at least 70 applications and resumes, mostly in the Tucson area, only to find nothing. I would suggest trying elsewhere.

Honestly, I have volunteering NOT at all helpful in finding a job. When employers ask me what hospital experience I have, I tell them about my ED volunteer work, and at least TWICE they have actually laughed out loud. Literally laughed at me. "Sorry, that's not hospital experience. That doesn't count, you need experience." And while I have good letters of recommendation from both hospitals I volunteer at, neither will hire me, nor make an exception for me.

I am a Dec '09 grad who can't find a job. I have been a volunteer in 2 different EDs, and neither hospital is willing to hire me, despite having a letter of recommendation from both. The thanks I get for volunteering for them is "You should try going to a different state."

Wow. I have an ADN, and this thread has been quite helpful. Thank you everyone!

I'm looking at EVERYTHING in Tucson, Phoenix and Sierra Vista. Acute care, long term care, long term acute care, rehab...if it has RN in the title I'll take it. I also have volunteered 1 year at 2 diffrent hospitals of which neither one will take me, despite a letter of recommendation from both.

This thread completely sums up how I feel. Every time I tell someone I can't find a job as a new nurse, the first thing I get is a look of confusion followed by them asking about the "nursing shortage" that they've heard over and over again. Next thing they ask is, "did you apply to Large Hospital X?" which is usually a the most visible/well know hospital in the city, and is kind of a slap to the face, since there is no way I could have NOT applied there. Next up is something along the way of "My brother-in-law works at a hospital. He's what they call a transporter. He can probably get you a job...totally." Any way, I apologize if it sounds like I have a bad attitude. I just need to get this off my chest, and it seems like I'm in similar company.

I can only speak for myself, but as a new grad (Dec 2009) I am having quite a difficult time finding anything at all.

Trust me, you're not alone. I'm in a similar position to you here in Arizona, and the 2 hospitals that I volunteer at for the last year won't hire me or new grads either. I have no good advice for you, but hang in there. I get frustrated too, just don't let it effect you.

So like the title states, I just received my ADN, and I also have a bachelors of arts from 2004. I was wondering, would the bachelors in some round-about way allow me to join as active duty as a nurse, even if my nursing education is only at a ADN level? I know the answer is probably "no" and I'm grasping at straws here. Never the less, thank you in advance

Congrats. Are you at the west campus or else where? Financial aid can be tricky, and I know plenty of people who have hit the same block. Sorry that this happened. Are you moving out of Tucson for this BSN program?

We are starting soon, so I thought I'd bump the thread up.

Not yet. I'l be there on the 26th and I'm quite looking foward to it. How long ago did you graduate? Also quick question for ya. I've heard a rumor that there is a huge percent that is failing the program. Is this common, a fluke or just misinformation?

I'll will be starting the pima program soon, and I thought I'd say howdy. Anyone else going to be in for spring, at PCC?

Thank you. That's a start. Silly question, what is the job of "transportation"? I assume that it is about transporting patients around the hospital, in a non-automobile sense.

I know that it isn't the Valley, but here in Tucson, I just got accepted into a 2010 class at Pima college. So I got some time here to kill.

Hello everyone. This is the situation I'm in; I am a pre-nursing student, who has finished all of my nursing prerequisites, and is now on a 3 year long wait list. Now, even if I'm still taking 8 credits of support classes (not truly essential to take now, but it will make life easier once I get into a program, plus it will open up door for different programs) I need to get a job at a hospital, as there are opportunities to get sponsored, chances to learn and most importantly, bypass that 3 year waiting list. I've never been a CNA nor a PCT, and it seems like those require full time training to become one, and I'm not sure that I can dedicate time since I am doing school part time. If I can get a great job with good training I am willing to drop those classes. Obvisley I’m ok with less than glamorous work, as long as it gets my foot in the door, and I consider myself a hard worker. So with this in mind, I would love to hear what would be a good first time job for someone who has never worked in the medical field*. *Note, I have had a job as a resident assistant in college, and I do have a bachelors in a non-related field. Mucho gusto -Your friendly neighborhood Jumpy.

If you do come to Arizona, welcome.

Actually this is is my attempt for a second degree. I graduated with my Bachelors in Media in 2005.