sydneyw19

Thanks for all of the advice. I'm in the process of finishing my resume right now and plan to re apply to about 10 hospitals in GA and several in FL and TX. Right now I'm mostly looking at Children's hospitals with a new grad residency or internship program when applying out of state. The market in FL (as well as the pay) is poor. I would love to work at Sacred Heart Children's in Pensacola but I don't expect to get hired. I'm also visiting my sister in Panama City next month and plan to visit some of the small hospitals in the area and handing them my resume. I've been looking into several areas in TX, including Dallas, Austin, Houston, etc. It's a long shot but I'm ready to leave the Athens area. Sept is supposed to be a hiring month for new grads but idk how easy it will be for me to get an interview. If I don't have a job by the beginning of the year I will start to look into LTC or home health. Right now I am nannying for a family and making some money to hold me over. Hopefully by this time next year I'll be a happily employed RN! I wish the best to everyone struggling like me!

Thank you for your advice! What would you say are some of the main problems you've experienced while applying for positions? I'm curious to hear from other people having trouble with the job market in GA (or other states). My boyfriend and I have thought of moving to FL. I have family there and have looked into obtaining my license through endorsement in that state but the market seems difficult anywhere.

I am a recent BSN graduate from Athens, GA. I have passed my NCLEX and am desperately seeking an RN position. I have applied to: Athens Regional Medical Center, St. Mary's Healthcare System, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Northside Hospital, Emory Healthcare, Gwinnett Medical, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and several others. My mom works at a nursing home that I have been given a job offer to, but I have been told this is not a good idea for new grads. I want to eventually specialize in PEDS or OB and have been told this would hurt my chances. I am looking for a hospital position and would like to eventually work at CHOA but I know this might not happen for me at first. In addition, I have worked as a nanny for the past six years, had an externship in L&D and a practicum in NICU but both departments were not hiring. I also volunteered at a camp through Children's Healthcare of Atlanta last month and have had several other experiences to add to my resume. Still, I have had ZERO success landing a job, or even an interview! I have someone that is in the process of looking through my resume and making changes in order to help me with finding a job, but I am wondering if I should hire a nurse recruiter in the area. I don't know how to go about doing this. Is anyone familiar with this process and if it is beneficial? I am so frustrated and never thought I would be without a job at this point. Can anyone offer any sound advice at this point?? Thank you!