Kalypso2k

I am by no means an expert (licensed in June...still looking) but I have heard from a few classmates (in FL) that their background checks took over a week. They did paperwork on a Tues and didn't hear back till the following Fri. (10days) I say give it another day then make contact inquiring on the status of the background check and if there is any further information they require as you are very interested in the position. Just my 2 cents.

Thank you for the advice! I was thinking along the same lines. I totally agree with not getting a job just anywhere. It's wouldn't be fair of me to take away a position in an area I would not be happy. The problem is that my goal is (has ALWAYS been) to be a NICU Nurse and unfortunately most don't hire new grads in that specialty. So I looked into L&D, Peds, Postpartum/Antepartum and Newborn Nursery...same thing, "no new grads." Must have minimum 1 year experience. (grrr!) So I'm left to apply in MS/Tele/Onc. I don't want to skip applying in my chosen areas, but that does leave me applying for multiple positions with no "theme" and may appear as though I can't follow the rules! I have gotten my PALS, ACLS and am looking into getting my NRP. Other than that and volunteering I'm not sure what else to do to show that I'm serious about this position. I know I'm rambling, but it's so frustrating knowing exactly what I want and I just can't get to it!

I am a new (older) grad and desperate to find a job. I have wanted to be a nurse since I was a child and can't imagine doing anything else. The hospitals in my area all run on the same "program". If you apply to one job and one hospital, the others can see that. Most of them only hire new grads in 4 specific areas (ie MedSurg, Oncology, etc..), but have been know, on rare occasion, to hire in other areas (ie, Int. Radiology and PRN). My question is 2 parts: A) Is there such thing as applying for TOOO many jobs, to the point you look desperate and they roll their eyes at seeing your name "one more time"? and B) Should I continue to follow their rules of only applying to the positions they hire new grads, or should I apply for the others as well? My husband is about to retire (much earlier than we had anticipated) and I really need a job, but more than that I WANT TO WORK!