NewRNin2011

Thank you, all of you were very helpful and I talked to another nurse who graduated in this area the same time I did and was able to get a job and she said it took her almost four months to get a position. So now I know to lower my expectations on getting feedback, getting an interview and getting hired any time soon. And I will definitely have to expand my horizons when it comes to applying for positions.

Hi all! I graduated from an ADN program in one state in May of this year and just got my RN license in another state at the end of September. I took the time to read the nurse practice acts of the state I'm licensed in just in case there were any differences and to update my resume. I started submitting applications at the beginning of November. As a new grad with little experience, I don't expect to get a position right away, but I am having trouble even getting feedback from the hiring managers. I have called twice concerning a total of three positions and talked to the Human Resources department at the place I have applied and was told that once the application is sent to the hiring manager, Human Resources is no longer involved in the hiring process. I have asked for contact information for the hiring manager and was fussed at and then transferred to a voice-mail account. I left a message containing my name and phone number and requesting feedback on my application and have yet to hear anything back. As I said, I don't expect to be able to get hired right away and I have no problem relocating if that is what it takes, but I don't understand why I can't seem to be able to get a simple, "the position has been filled" or, "you might be a more competitive applicant if ...", or even, "the applications are still being reviewed and if selected you will be notified at a later date to set up an interview". So, I guess my question is am I being unreasonable in expecting some kind of feedback? Another question I have is about how long after submitting applications does it normally take a new graduate to be hired? Honestly, I am starting to wonder if I should also be applying for non-nursing positions in the area in order to help my husband pay the bills in the interim or if maybe I am just being impatient. I'm sorry if I'm venting, but I really feel like I could use some help and I appreciate any help that can be given.