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Run FAST! Think about your license.

I can only imagine how frustrated you must be! Have you tried speaking with some of your classmates to see if you can get a position at one of their facilities? Also, during your RN clinical rotations, try to network with everyone that you come across. Make a good impression and try to stand out. This can possibly help you during your RN job search.

I am not sure about that. Please check the MDC website for that information. The guidelines changed recently.

OK. I was in the bridge online so I can give you info on that. With the online program all of your theory courses are taken online. You would log into Angel (MDC's Virtual Learning Portal) and retrieve your assignments. You submit your assignments online. You are required to go to the school to take some exams and quizzes. As for Clinicals, most were scheduled on the weekends with the exception of Peds which was one day during the week and Psych which was 2 days during the week. I was not in the full time (face to face) option so I don't have that much information about that schedule is structured, but I think that everything (theory and clinicals) are done throughout the week. The Online option is great for individuals with full-time M-F type jobs. It was a good choice for me, but if I had the choice, I would have chosen a traditional face-to-face learning option. Hope this helps. Good Luck to you in your future endeavors!

Are you PT,FT, or online?

Miami Dade College, 2011 ADN ATI Review Passed on 1st Attempt

hi, i am not sure of what the rn job market will be like in may 2012 but right now, it is very difficult for a new rn to find a job. (in 1 month, i have applied for 84 positions and have received 9 denials). almost every position asks for at least 2-3 years experience. although 10 years ago a new rn may have been able to find a position in the ed, i think that right now your chances are very slim. here is a sample of a career builder listing for an ed rn position: attention inexperienced rns: please do not apply to this posting, as it requires a minimum of 2 years of recent work experience. requirements: current licensure as an rn current certification as a bls, acls, pals healthcare provider. 2-3 years of previous er experience in a hospital setting. the pay for a new rn. it depends on the hospital system you work for. i have been seeing anywhere from 21-26 p/hr for a new rn. this does not include differentials. as for being bilingual. speaking spanish is always a plus because there are so many spanish speakers in s. florida. imo, if you are able to effectively communicate with your clients then you are able to provide better patient care. please note that i am not fluent in spanish however, i am able to hold a basic conversation in espanol. if you would like to work in miami then i think that it would behoove you to learn a few words in spanish. i have seen some positions where being bi-lingual is a requirement, however most job postings do not include this as a requirement. i am a new rn (licensed less than 1 month) who lives in miami and has been job hunting in miami, i believe this information is accurate. i wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

Thanks Canadian Girl!

Great Inspiration. Congrats to you. I wish you the best of luck!

Thanks CrazyCatLady

I'm in the greater Miami/Ft Lauderdale Area.

It is almost impossible for new grads to find a job. If Baptist is going to pay your tuition and guarantee you a job after you graduate then GO FOR IT. I have heard that Baptist Health Systems is an excellent company to work for. Seems like a win-win situation.

Okay, so I've done it. I worked full-time while attending nursing school and being a mom. I graduated with honors, I passed the NCLEX on the first try. (75 questions). Horray for me! But, where are the jobs? So far I've applied for about 50 positions and not one call back. I am becoming depressed thinking that I may never find an RN position. With my husband's job and our home, we are unable to relocate. I've tried hospitals, home health agency's, nursing homes, and even a flu clinic. I've read so many posts about people in similar positions such as mine. Nursing is my passion. It is what I am good at. This is what I want to do. But no one is taking new graduates without any experience. I'm fortunate to have a good job but, I am not doing what I want to be doing. Does anyone have any suggestions? How can I make myself more marketable. I'm almost in tears.

Yes. It is possible to work full-time and attend nursing school full-time. I did it! Now did I want to work full-time while in nursing school? No, I did not have a choice. If you can afford not to work or work part-time, I would recommend doing that because you would be able to devote more time to studying.

Congrats! Thanks for giving us new grads a little hope. I recently graduated and received my RN license and I get so depressed when I turn in application after application with no return call. I'm fortunate in that I have a job but its not in nursing. I sacrificed so much and I want to reap the rewards of my efforts. Your posting does give me and those countless other new RNs some hope. Good Luck to you in your new position!