I also ended up working at a LTC facility b/c it was the only place that would hire me as a new grad nurse. I lasted 7 months then went PRN. It was the worst job I have ever had in my entire life...
I heard that INOVA is not hiring any grads period at this time even if you have passed the boards. I have not seen any posts on any hospital website in VA for new grads. I have seen posts in...
Just an update on me (mcbrinson): After having my classmates run around trying to see if their current employer hires new grads (which they don't; they have a job b/c they were a LPN before becoming a...
To Cynlopez, The Career Fair was in Maryland this week; I found the information on nurse.com. I did not go but I think it was on Tuesday. Good Luck to you,
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Hi 2bTraumaRN2008, I received your message. Thanks, I just submitted my application for that position and for the night shift position in Pulmonary at Valley Health in Winchester. What is your shift...
2bTraumaRN2008, I have been trying to send you a private message but found out that b/c I am a new member that I do not have the capability. I have applied to the hospital in Front Royal and have not...
Good Luck to you. I know someone who moved to Hampton Roads last year and was a new grad. She could not find a job whatsoever even after searching for 3 months. She told me it was really tough out...
I graduated in May 2009 and our Nursing School's administrative assistant gave us all the information to apply for an ATT. She even told us not to apply until after April 1st. She also sent out the...
I took the Spanish for Healthcare workers class at NOVA too and it was very hard for me. The class said that you did not need prior knowledge of Spanish but the class went quick. By the middle of...
A little update on me! Still no job not even an interview I have widened my search to hospitals about an hour away. I have tried all the long term care facilities around me and beyond but no one...
Hi LunahRN, Thank you so much for the advice. I looked on their website and they have so many openings. I will put in my application ASAP! I am looking at the hospital in Front Royal, which is...
Thanks for all the advice. I have widened my search for a job and have just been applying to almost anything. It really helps to know there are still people out there that care.
Hello everyone, I graduated from Northern VA Community College in May 2009, passed the NCLEX-RN in December 2009 (I waited so long to take it b/c I had that option) and now I am looking for a job and...