NeverTooLate8

I TRULY hope that the new grad situation gets better. My heart aches for new grads right now. It took me 2 YEARS to get into acute care, but it finally happened for me. I always hated the "Don't worry....it will get better......Don't worry....it w...

I received a couple emails yesterday with info re: the background check and pre-employment requirements. You might want to call them if you don't receive anything this week(at least that's what the NM told me).

hi all, i am pleading with any nurse managers or nurse recruiters to offer some advice. i know everyone is sick of new grad rants etc, but this isn't really one of them. i graduated may 2009 and after 7 months & nearly 200 apps, i was able to fin...

I REALLY, REALLY hope you were kidding when you said this..........

What about those of us that are not so fresh out of school? I am an old-new grad (gradated May 09) and have only been able to find work in an outpatient clinic. I worry I will never get into the hospital because I don't have "acute care" experience....

Thank you SO SO SO much for posting this!! I PRAY that this is true and the shortage comes back. I really, really, really want to FINALLY get my bedside nursing job. I really hope this article/survery is true.

http://www.samuelmerritt.edu/t2p

I think I know what hospital you are talking about..wish I could get a job there. I think it's RIDICULOUS that they won't hire you!! So sorry! I assume you know about the Samuel Merritt "transition" program? I would look there, if possible. I wish...

In this "we-don't-hire-new-grads", hiring freezes abound economy - NO WAY. Right now, I would NOT recommend anyone go into nursing. I thinks it's a great career, but now is not a good itme to start, IMHO.

AMEN. THANK YOU!!!!

There is no nursing shortage. There are THOUSANDS of U.S. new grads and experienced nurses that need jobs!!! THEY should have priority. Sorry - this is a sensitive topic for me and REALLY angers me!:madface:

Interesting question! I wouldn’t say I regret it exactly now, but when I first graduated and had the incredible struggle to find a job, I did regret it. I have wanted to be a nurse since I was very young and I was soooo looking forward to it. I gradu...

i said "sometimes" because, as others have posted, it does cut out some "dumbing-down" that i don't need and cuts to the chase. however, i don't typical broadcast it, because i am somewhat insecure about it: i am a new grad (well sort of...may 09 gr...

True story? Ugh....The thought of someone doing that seriously makes me cringe. :smackingf

I echo Nicki’s advice. The Bay Area is DISGUSTINGLY oversaturated with nurses. Even though I was a new grad (May 09), it took me 7 months to find a job. I do see quite a few postings that have “EXPERIENCED NURSES ONLY” (emphasis in job posting, not m...

Love your explanation! I never thought of band = baby. That will stick me forever now! Thank you PJ!!!

Sadly, you are far from alone. At least half of my graduating class (May 09) still don't have jobs. I think it's gonna be awhile.

thought i would put in my , since i am in this situation. there is absolutely no nursing shortage, especially in ca. it's not even close to being over. i graduated in may 09...just shy of 200 applications, 6 interviews, and 7 months later i finally ...

i read your post and i want to vomit. my heart absolutely aches for us old-new grads. so let's see - we are just the "lost graduating nursing class of 2009 and 2010"? i was talking to one my co-workers (experienced rn) who said "i just can't im...

I graduated with my BSN on May 09. After almost 200 job applications, 7 months, and numerous crying sessions, I finally found a job at an outpatient clinic. I am SO terribly grateful for having a job (better than being at home crying) that I can’t ev...

Thanks, Dogstar. It is reassuring that the worst that can happen is "No" (which I have become immune to). And....you're right...I HAVE a job in the meantime. And I thank my lucky stars every day!!! It's not my dream job, but it is SOMETHING. Thank...

I always understood that to do an agency, they require experience as well. (Forgive my ignorance, by agency, I assume you mean per diem) Sadly, all the postings I've seen for per diem require even MORE experience than full-time/part-time jobs) ????? ...