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I wanted to know if anyone is starting at Coalinga State Hospital on May 4th. I still need to get a place to live. Is anyone starting or does anyone who already works there have any living advice for me? Thanks!

I am a new grad (well I passed my boards on November) and I have been looking for a job for the past few months. I have an interview at UCLA med center's Liver Transplant ICU and I was wondering if anyone has any advice. I never worked with transpl...

Hi Oregon Nurses- I am a new grad RN with a California License who is looking to relocate to Oregon, anywhere in the state. Are they in need of new grads anywhere in the state? I have my ACLS, BLS and I graduated Magna Cum Laude from my BSN program...

Hellllllooooooo Texas! I am a new grad RN from California who is looking to relocate. After a very dedicated 7 month search for a job in my state I am throwing in the towel (its about time for a good adventure anyway). Where in Texas do they need n...

Hello everyone- I'm one of those new grads that is having a hard time getting that first job. I feel blessed that I am able to relocate and I have heard people talk about states, such as Texas, Wisconsin, Iowa, New Mexico, that are "actively recruit...

Hello Washington Nurses- I am a new grad RN, with a California license, who is looking to relocate anywhere in Washington State (because its not Texas, which is another option). Seattle is one of my favorite cities in the world, although I understan...

For me the State Hospital process was much quicker. I had an offer from Coalinga 1 month after sending in my application. It was quick so it just depends on your timing. I start next week so the total time from sending in my application to startin...

Thanks myron6ny- I have been to Coalinga several times in the last few months so I know how small it is. I don't mind it that much though and I think I may just live there to cut down on gas cost. Thanks for the info.

Hello everyone- I'm one of those new grads that is having a hard time getting that first job. I feel blessed that I am able to relocate and I have heard people talk about states, such as Texas, Wisconsin, Iowa, New Mexico, that are "actively recruit...

I got a no from the transplant unit last week. Congrats to everyone who made it.

Hey bouncy- I would love to talk to you about the state hospital process. I have already had an interview at one and have 2 more interviews set up. I can't PM you until you have 15 posts but I think you could PM me. I would love to talk to you abo...

Well I am thin, in my twenties but not blonde. I guess thats why I don't have a job. Its the hair. I feel like you are using young nurses as a scape goat. Its bad for everyone!

I am confused about why there is a staff shortage at your facility when there are so many new grads that can't get a job. Where are you... maybe I will relocate there.

caliotter- where did you relocate to?

Sutter, UC Davis Med Center, Air Force, Army, a travel nurse company... did I miss any. Honestly, no one was actually hiring. The most positive thing I heard was, "well we DID hire a few grads in January, so it does happen." DISMAL!!!!

I moved back to California Sep 08 right after I graduated from an east coast school. I still don't have a job. I agree with everyone who has posted so far. Get a job there and continue to monitor the situation here.

Not me. Hopefully the economy hasn't caught up with UCLA too. I am worried they wont add any new spots after all.

Ha, I'm sure they recieved your packet and then lost half themselves. Anyone else begining to hate HR?

WildcatFanRN- CONGRATS!! I graduated last September (08) and still don't have a job. Your story, and triumph, gives me the strength to go on!

Wow thanks everyone for the information! It is really kind of you to help and I am sure its helping other new grads that read this.

Protoadn- can I ask you how on earth you got the prison interview? I would also love to do prison nursing, am also in CA, but after I did the online application I haven't heard anything. I am getting pretty used to hearing nothing. I wish you good...

I'll be there at 2pm. Anyone need to carpool from the Bay Area?

Thanks I have been doing that all day. Good luck to you, too!!!!

Thank you, i just emailed the Versant program director. I am a little worried the Versant Program is going to take a while, as it is probably only run twice a year. Are there any hospitals in such need that they will hire me right away?

Hi everyone- Like many of you I am a new grad who can't get a job. Even worse I just got my first bill for my nursing school student loans and I have about $50 to my name. I was wondering if anyone had an opinion or constructive advice about just g...