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same here , i graduated in 2010 and worked in a nursing home. been looking for a hospital job but don't qualify for most because I don't have 1 year acute care yet no new grad residency program will give me a chance for that i year acute care because i'm not considered a new grad anymore! Bummer, it feels like you've hit a wall ! very frustrating indeed ! you are not alone

Hi abbycakesss, congrats on the offer ! I was wondering if you started orientation yet or have a start date ? or anyone else who got an offer ? thanks in advance !

Hi, It's very tough out there but don't give up, be persistent ! Keep looking and keep applying ! If no luck with hospitals or agencies (most of them want 1 year experience), try long term care/nursing homes/urgent care as well. Find a few and just walk-in one day and introduce yourself and keep following up and calling. Very tiresome but I can assure you there are other hundreds of nurses out there looking as well. Until you find a job, volunteer or join groups. It may uplift you and also give you the opportuinity to meet people ! You'll be more marketable once you land that first job ! It may not be your dream job or what you wanted but it's a start and you don' stop from there. Good luck with your search ! I wish you well !