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Thank you TheCommuter. I appreciate your response. I actually applied to positions in OKC, Tulsa and Wichita before I was licensed. I will try again now that I have a license.

Hi all, I have been thinking about this question and decided to just throw it out here to see if I can get some help. I graduated with an associate degree in December 2011, and passed the NCLEX about 9 days ago. I am a single mom who really really needs to work. I started applying for jobs before I graduated and since I passed the nclex but it's been rejections all the way (I am aware it is not just me).I must have applied to 100 jobs by now. I am willing to work in nursing homes but the nursing homes in my area are not hiring. I have called several of them and even went in person to some, travelling as much as 2 hours to get to a few of them, but it is the same story. So I have the following questions: If you relocated to another state/city, can you tell me which city and yor opinion about the employment prospects? Secondly, does anyone have experience of being hired at a ltc/skilled nursing facility while out of state? So any suggestions with places I can consider? I was under the impression that Michigan, Texas,Oklahoma,are not too bad but it seem that may be incorrect. Finally, because of my son's health, places like Eagle Pass (or the border towns),Minot or very rural locations etc is not an option for me. My son has a blood disorder and I need to be close to a children's hospital or at least a place where they will be familiar with his condition. Yeah I know it won't be easy but I welcome all suggestions including private messages. Thank you for your assistance. p.s. I am currently in a compact state and I have a compact license.

Hi, I am a new graduate (December 2011). I graduated with an Associate degree. I have been considering relocating to Michigan. I am looking at the Detroit metro/Ann Arbor area. I would like some recommendations and advice about getting a job. I would prefer to work in a hospital but if any one can help me with nursing homes that are hiring that will be great too. Also can you apply to nursing homes from out of state? Thank you for your assistance. Please feel free to send me a private message if you like

Hi Lunah, Thanks for the link. Great resource.

Hi, Can any of you give me some clues on which hospitals are hiring are hiring graduate nurses? I am a nursing student in Maryland and I graduate in December. Is it possible to start applying for jobs now? Thank you for any tips.

Hi, I am a nursing student graduating in December and I am having a hard time with my resume. Is there anyone that can send me a sample of their resume and cover letter? I don't have any jealth care experience but I worked in another profession in the past. Thank you for your assistance.

Hi, Iamblessed2011 or KiaP38 RN can either of you send me the email address for the recruiter. Is this program only for BSN grads? I am in an ADN program in Maryland and I graduate in December. Any other information will be appreciated. Thanks

Hi, I don't live in El Paso but I also considered moving there. The major health systems are the University hospital center (a level 1 trauma center), Sierra health and Del Sol Las Palmas. I always see lots of openings on their websites. I think University prefers BSN.They are also building a new children's hospital that opens in January 2012. About places to live, I understand the west side is better but check city data forum (texas-el paso) and you can get lots of info about the area. That is where I go to get info on cities. Sierra health is owned by Tenet while Del sol is owned by HCA. University is a not-for-profit and most of their openings say bilingual (spanish) preferred. It seem there are lots of jobs in the area. Hope this helps and good luck.

I don't think Maryland require a SSN. Maryland is a compact state as is Texas. If Texas is where you want to work, you may want to check the licensing requirement for other compact states. Probably some of them won't require the SSN. Goodluck.

Not all schools require that you have the state's license. Some schools just ask for a license in the US. Your best bet is to go to the schools's website and see what their requirements are or email them. Good luck.

Congrats and hope you enjoy your new job. It's nice to read these positive and happy threads. All the best for the future:up:

Hi, Thanks for the replies.I have since changed my mind about California. I have decided that Texas would fit our needs better but even then I promise not to relocate without a job offer. I plan to visit Texas early next year just to check it out and get a feel for the place. I know the economy is bad every where especially for new grads but we can only hope and pray and keep trying. I appreciate the sound advice.

Hey Caliotter, I know this is an old thread but I am hoping you will read it.Please I have a question. How many jobs were you working when you worked 108/120 hours and what were the schedules? Because of my current situation, I will need to work more than one job when I graduate so I am just trying to plan ahead. So I know what kind of jobs to apply for. I don't graduate until next year. So this is hoping thigs will be better. Thanks a lot

Hi, I wanted to reply since no one else has. I am starting the second semester at Catonsville this fall. I just completed fundamentals. I am in the day program. My experience so far has been wonderful. The faculty( lecture,clinical and lab instructors) are simply wonderful. They really want you to succeed. I don't know anything about Essex apart from hearsay. When I applied last september my overall gpa was 3.46 and my pre-reqs gpa was either 3.1 or 3.2. You do not need a 4.0 gpa. I thought I heard the teas score for reading has been reduced. But when I applied I got 90 in reading and my total score was 77. I guess I was one of the lucky ones. I only took the teas once, it was the only school I applied to and my first time of applying to a nursing program. Anyway, just wanted to share my personal experience. I think you have a very good chance of been admitted. Good luck.

Hi, I am not sure how far you are willing to travel but I saw some job listings where they said new graduates are welcome to apply (these are not new grad internships). Check, Holy Cross, UMMC, St. Agnes, Northwest and I think Franklin Square. Goodluck