LaliRN

I got the job!!! I'm so happy and grateful :)

Thanks! :) I'm definitely going to broaden my search, I just want to start working a.s.a.p. I have an interview this coming week, so i'm keeping my fingers [and toes] crossed hopefully it will be like my first interview and I get an offer!

YAY CONGRATS!!! I just graduated in the Spring and I totally understand what you mean; Miami is definitely one of the toughest job markets right now. Thanks for the words of encouragement and CONGRATS TO YOU!!! I have an interview this coming monday so im keeping my fingers [and toes] crossed! hopefully I am blessed with the same luck you had

Hi Cary, thanks for your response :) I did turn down the offer because as it turns out I was going to be working nights and I would have been going with traffic so the drive would have definitely taken me at least 2 hours I have applied everywhere, including all the hospitals you mentioned [to over 160 positions, no exaggeration!] and most of them say experience "preferred" so I have received many rejection emails. I am waiting on phonecalls from recruiters to set up an interview with 2 hospitals for an RN residency program, that seems to be practically the only way to get a job as a new graduate. There are jobs out there, believe me! Every hospital has at least 5-10 full time RN positions if not much more, however most of them require/prefer experience and since new graduates are notoriously known for job hopping most hospitals have now implemented residency programs which require signing a contract in hopes of retaining the nurses they hire. I went to school @ FIU and although we were warned that the job market was not like it used to be, I never imagined it would be this bad. I am definitely looking into agencies, flu clinics and other options while I wait; its just really disappointing to go to school for 4 years and get a bachelors degree to get rejected because you're a new nurse or don't meet the hospital's "qualifications". If there is one piece of valuable advice I can give you [which I now regret not following myself] is signing a contract with a hospital prior to graduating. Many hospitals award scholarships to help you get through nursing school in return for your commitment to working x amount of time upon graduation [the time varies but is usually 2-3 yrs] I never did this because I didn't want to feel "tied down" to working for one hospital but now I realize that signing a contract like such gives you job security when you graduate. Hopefully by the time you're done, the economy picks up and the job market is more promising for new grads, but don't take that risk! I know that Memorial Health Systems and Baptist Health offers that and if im not mistaken Kendall Regional or HCA also has a scholars program so definitely keep that in mind and look into it. Best of luck to you! :)

Things are just as bad in South Florida! I graduated in May, Passed my Nclex in June and have been applying since and only received 1 call despite having applied to over 150 positions [no exaggeration!]. I interviewed and got the job however the hospital was 67 miles away from my house and I am so broke that I can't afford to relocate by the time of Orientation/training starts and can't drive there every day [since training is Mon-Fri] so I had to decline. All the hospitals in Miami-Dade County and Broward are looking mainly for experienced nurses and there are very few opportunities for new graduates. One of the major health systems in south florida is bankrupt and laid off many nurses, not to mention there is a surplus of new graduates therefore it is practically impossible to get a job! I never thought it would be like this...and yet the media claims there is a "nursing shortage". I'm so frustrated and disappointed. If you're willing to relocate i'm sure there are places where there is an actual need and are willing to hire you, its just a matter of finding it. Have you found out about versant/residency programs for RNs? They have those in some hospitals in my area but are very selective. I'm waiting on an interview in the next coming weeks, but out of 300 aps they're only accepting 30 into the program so go figure! ::sigh::

I live in Hialeah and the position I was offered is in Palm Beach which is about an hr drive. Yes I did apply to UM for their residency program and the HR rep said I should receive a call sometime this week or next week to interview. She also said they had received about 300 applications and only 30 will be selected, so my chances are quite slim; hence I'm unsure whether to accept or decline the offer I received! That's great that you got an ER job, I did my practicum in ER and loved it!! Once you have that yr of experience under your belt i'm sure lots of opportunities will open up for you. Thanks for your input :)

I am going to give it a lot of thought tonight! thanks for your input :) I wish you the best of luck on your search, I think it will pay off as you have been putting in a lot of time and effort!

I'm having the same problem! I graduated in late April and got my Florida Licensure in June and I've been applying since and most of my replies have been rejection letters via email. I had an interview last week and an offer yesterday for a full time position, however it is 60 miles away from my house and I cannot afford to relocate at the moment so I am so confused on what to do Things are just as bad in Florida, at least in South Florida. Most of the positions available are for experienced nurses in specialty areas such as ICU, pediatrics, etc. and nothing for new grads. There are some residency/versant programs available but due to the surplus of new grads it is highly competitive and there is practically a

Hello everyone :) I need advice from RNs that have experienced how the job market has been recently and can offer some input based on their personal experiences. My situation is as follows: I graduated in late April with my BSN and got my RN licensure in Mid-June and this past week I went to my first interview this past thursday and received a phone call yesterday about an offer. Mind you, this hospital is about an hour drive from my home [quite far!]; it's about a 200-bed facility not necessary my "dream job" but they are willing to train me through a residency program that comes with a 2 year commitment of working for hospital. I'm not sure how the job situation is elsewhere in the country but in Miami, Florida it is horrible! The jobs that are available are for RNs with at least a year of experience, and I have applied for another residency program closer to home for which I will interview sometime this week or next week but wont receive an official offer [if accepted] until early August. SO I HAVE TO MAKE A CHOICE! because I must give the other hospital an answer by tomorrow. The salary/benefits, etc they are offering me is very competitive, but I would definitely prefer working closer to home and relacating is not an option at the moment. I know that my first months or year as an RN is going to be the most difficult time and I dont think I need added stress. However, if I turn down this offer I am not very hopeful I will get another one any time soon. Miami is overpopulated, one of its major hospitals has laid off many nurses, there is a surplus of new grads [so it is highly competitive getting into RN residency/versant program] & most positions are perDiem/PRN and I'm very fearful I will be unemployed for months before the next offer comes along. Please give me some advice, hope or input from your personal experience on the job hunt! I will really appreciate it and it will probably help me make this very tough decision so please reply :) Thanks in Advance!

Passing score is when the computer can determine with 95% certainty that you're performing at or above the required minimum which is 75%; if the computer can determine this at the minimum 75 questions then the computer shuts off and you pass. By the same token, when the computer can determine with 95% certainty that you will not meet the minimum 75 percent regardless of the number of questions it can possibly give you (max 265), then the computer will shut off and you fail. Hope this somewhat clears it up! Go to NCSBN website for more details.

Btw the pvue trick really works! I'm usually quite skeptical about the so called "tricks" but this is real! And thanks to the trick I was able to sleep the day I took my test lol

:nurse:I'M OFFICIALLY A REGISTERED NURSE:nurse: I found out yesterday that I passed, I just didn't have time to post due to celebratory evets hehe YAY, IM SOOOOOO HAPPY!

YAY, I hope so!! I've worked so hard, as im sure all of you have and I'm so close to my dreams finally coming true and doing what I love! It's really exciting yet sureal!!! :) Well, im going to try to relax and keep my mind off of it for now. I will definitely keep you guys posted. Thanks again for all of the support!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

Well if your name is already up on your state's board of nursing you PASSED for sure! YOU DID IT!!!!!

CONGRATS!!! I bet it does feel great after all the hard work you put in :) Well.... I tried the trick & I got the good pop-up which some what puts my nerves at ease But i'm not going to take out my party hats and start celebrating just yet, until I see my name up on the board of nursing. I'm scared this trick might be too good to be true!