hopeful81

thank you

I know the job hunt for New Nurses is a challenging one. Has any of you found at least Per Diem jobs? I was wondering if it is possible to gain Per Diem Jobs considering we have no real work experience yet?

Yes I did! Any suggestions on how to prepare for the workforce? I applied to work as a volunteer and I also began reviewing my lecture notes (fundamentals of nursing and med-surg nursing). I want to find a position in med-surg.

Thank you ladies for the replys. I've decided to volunteer at a hospital or nursing home near my area, starting today. Hopefully that will give me some experience. I don't want to pay metrocard money to travel to manhattan just yet. Keep the replys coming, they are soo helpful!

What are some of the best hospitals to work in Manhattand and Brooklyn? Preferably manhattan; Regarding nurse to patient ratio, friendliness of staff, willingness to teach new nurses, salary, etc... I would like to begin volunteering at a few of those hospitals to increase my chances of hire and get familar with the hospital. Any advice would help.

Start over? oh hell no, I will definately wait. But I am a believer there is another way. Thank you for your opinion.

I have a ADN but because of immigration issues I wasn't issued a liscense. I currently want to pursue my bachelors in nursing but all the schools are requiring a liscence. I don't know when my immigration issues will be resolved but I also don't want to waste time doing nothing as I wait. Does anyone here know if I will be allowed to get my bachelors without my liscense? i live in NYC.