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Are you getting interviews? If you're not getting interviews, then there may be something with your resume and/or cover letter that isn't allowing you to stand out. Have someone review it for you or go to career services and ask them to provide sugge...

I'm an older male who switched to a nursing career for many of the same reasons you described. I started taking classes around the age of 40. I wish I had done more research into nursing, because I really have not been loving it. Sure, helping patien...

I worked in business for many years. Quit to become a nurse. Worked as a nurse for less than a year because I found it too stressful. Went back to my old career. Feel lost at this point.

I am one of those new nurses, but prior to this I worked in business for 15+ years. I think part of the problem is that nursing is often seen as a submissive role. Nurses were originally "hand maidens" (for lack of a better term), and this mentality ...

I've been on my job for 5 months as well. I like nursing and working with the patients, but I hate my job. It is so stressful. The night before I go to work I start feeling anxious and can feel the stress building. I'm not sure I will be able to make...

I'm in a similar situation as NurseB2014 and am feeling bad/depressed for putting myself and family through this career transition. I am going to try to stick it out for a year and then see if I can find another area of nursing to move into to. I am ...

I'm in a similar situation and am feeling bad/depressed for putting myself and family through this career transition. I am going to try to stick it out for a year and then see if I can find another area of nursing to move into to. I am working days o...

I feel the same way. I don't really look forward to going to work. The night before I am usually stressed out and unable to relax. My preceptor is a very experienced nurse, but I feel he sometimes gets frustrated with me. I can hear it in his voice. ...

If you are not getting call backs in response to your resume/cover letter, it may mean you need to revamp them. I had this problem when I first started looking. I had no healthcare experience and was told by a recruiter to leave the clinical rotation...

I get 8 weeks on a med/surg unit. After that I will go through a med/surg academy (not sure off all the details). I start on Monday!

I start my first job on Monday. I am feeling anxious/nervous/excited/scared, but I am trying to stay positive. I think what we are feeling is pretty common. HouTx, I'm going to print off your advice and tape it to the mirror!

If you have at least one year of experience, I think you should be OK. I am a new grad BSN and it took me 4 months to find a job.

HouTx, thanks for you're reply. I am in a similar situation as icarr757. I am a second career nurse in my early 40s. I start me first RN job in a couple weeks and am feeling anxious because I have not touched a patient in 7 months and passed the NCLE...

I have a BSN with no prior experience. I have been looking for a job for 4 months. I had an interview at a skilled nursing facility and was offered the job on the spot contingent on passing background check. They are short staffed and desperately nee...

Thank you to everyone for your feedback! Fortunately, I just got another job offer this morning for a hospital med/surg unit. It's a day shift, close to my home and in a large magnet facility. I couldn't be happier!

Starting salaries for new grads in the Phoenix area are $26-$30/hr. I find it hard to believe they pay that much in Tucson for a new grad ... maybe $28.

The market for new grads here is extremely competitive, but since you have some experience I think you should be OK. If I were you, I'd start applying 6-8 weeks before you plan on moving to see if you get any interest. Then you will have some idea of...

I just graduated and am not working yet, but from what I hear and have experienced during clinicals, the Dignity Health hospitals, Mayo, Banner, Scottsdale Healthcare and Phoenix Children's seem to have the strongest reputations. Mayo seems to offer ...

I was in the 2014 cohort. It is a very intense program. Nonstop. I personally did not work during the program and most students didn't either. I personally was impressed with the caliber of the students. Most everyone was very driven and high achieve...

Asystole RN, what LTC facility did you start at? Do you know of any that hire new grads? Thanks!

It is very competitive here for new grads. I have a BSN and am having a hard time finding a job. I have been looking for 3 months and have applied for 100+ positions. I just got my first 2 interviews this week. Hospitals have lots of choices. One rec...

Overall, the cost of living is pretty reasonable, especially compared to California or other coastal areas. Personally, I hate the weather. For 6 months of the year it is 100+ degrees. In mid-summer its not uncommon to have 5+ days of 110+ degree hea...

Banner in AZ starts new grads at $26.24 per hour and 18% shift differential.

If you are classified as "non-exempt" you should be paid overtime.

I'm jealous. Wish I had gotten an interview. Good luck!