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Hi all, I'm a December grad but saw that UW health still has a posting for the spring residency program and I'm considering applying to it. Does anyone know if they will take grads from the previous semester? I'm trying to find that first job that will be the right fit for me and feel like this could be it.

Hi all- I graduated with my BSN in December, passed my NCLEX in January and am now orienting on a medical/oncology floor. I have realized over the past week or so that this is not where I'm meant to be. It was my first job offer and I jumped at it because I saw everyone else in my class accepting jobs and I felt behind. I've decided now that I want to move back home and pursue other opportunities there. I want to give my notice to my job ASAP as to not waste any more of their time but as I'm looking for other jobs back home I see NOTHING. My heart has always been in community/public health have come to terms with the fact that med/surg experience may be my only option as a new grad. I guess this leads me to my main concern/question- I feel guilty continuing to orient at my current position when I know I can't stay so I'm leaning towards putting in my notice this week and then returning home to continue my job search. How long after graduation do you think employers start to dismiss you as a candidate? I'm only four months post graduation but already feel like employers see that as a disadvantage. I want to take my time this time when accepting a position but I don't know how long is too long before I leave myself stuck without a job. I worked at a local hospital as a CNA for 1.5 years before graduating and did well in school, so I'm hoping to have those things going for me. I left on good terms with the hospital back home and although they don't have any RN postings right now, I'm thinking of calling my manager to let her know I'm coming back into the area and that I am interested if anything becomes available. Would that be appropriate? I'm only 22 so I'm hoping this is just a small bump in the road and that I can get back on my feet before too much damage is done. I hate having to start from scratch but I've lost my appetite and sleep and know that I am only hurting myself and my patients by staying here. I really appreciate any input :)

Hi all- I graduated with my BSN in December, passed my NCLEX in January and am now orienting on a medical/oncology floor. I have realized over the past week or so that this is not where I'm meant to be. It was my first job offer and I jumped at it because I saw everyone else in my class accepting jobs and I felt behind. I've decided now that I want to move back home and pursue other opportunities there. I want to give my notice to my job ASAP as to not waste any more of their time but as I'm looking for other jobs back home I see NOTHING. My heart has always been in community/public health have come to terms with the fact that med/surg experience may be my only option as a new grad. I guess this leads me to my main concern/question- I feel guilty continuing to orient at my current position when I know I can't stay so I'm leaning towards putting in my notice this week and then returning home to continue my job search. How long after graduation do you think employers start to dismiss you as a candidate? I'm only four months post graduation but already feel like employers see that as a disadvantage. I want to take my time this time when accepting a position but I don't know how long is too long before I leave myself stuck without a job. I worked at a local hospital as a CNA for 1.5 years before graduating and did well in school, so I'm hoping to have those things going for me. I left on good terms with the hospital back home and although they don't have any RN postings right now, I'm thinking of calling my manager to let her know I'm coming back into the area and that I am interested if anything becomes available. Would that be appropriate? I'm only 22 so I'm hoping this is just a small bump in the road and that I can get back on my feet before too much damage is done. I hate having to start from scratch but I've lost my appetite and sleep and know that I am only hurting myself and my patients by staying here. I really appreciate any input :)

Hi all, I'm hoping to find a little advice here....I'm a nursing student graduating with my BSN in December of this year. I currently work as a CNA on a med/surg unit and always thought I would end up in a hospital but have slowly but surely been realizing it isn't quite where my heart is. During clinical I've realized how incredibly stressful it can be, not to mention awful staffing issues and hours. Lately, I've been becoming more interested in public/community health. I like to chat with my patients, follow them throughout their care, and help them find resources in the community. I don't like to see people when they are already down and out- I want to prevent them from getting to that point. With that said, I've been looking into RN positions at clinics(outpatient, Planned Parenthood, etc.), shelters in urban/underserved areas, or even a school nurse. The issue is that I've been hearing a lot of negative things about getting one of these jobs right after graduation. How much growth can you have? Is the pay fair? Can new grads get these positions? I've been told I'd be painting myself into a corner if I didn't start out at a hospital to get some experience but it just doesn't seem like the place for me. Do I just have to suck it up and be miserable for a couple years in order to land a job I actually want? Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks!