Re: Is there any hope for a new grad??

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Specializes in Clinical and volunteer.

I would love to see more opportunities. I graduated in May. I have 25 years in psych, outstanding references and a willingness to learn. I cannot find any place here hiring new grads and few places on the mainland. Honestly, I feel like I made a huge mistake going back to become a nurse. Everyone wants a year of experience but the catch 22 of who will hire you to get that year seems to be the order of the day. I am frustrated and ready to go back to psych work just to have a job. They sure didn't cover any of this in nursing school! Help!? Any advice, anyone?

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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.

Hope moving this to Gen'l Nursing will generate some helpful responses. :)

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Specializes in Trauma, Teaching.

Might just be your region. We recruit and hire new grads, and offer a 6 month orientation in the ER.

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Specializes in Clinical and volunteer.
Might just be your region. We recruit and hire new grads, and offer a 6 month orientation in the ER.

Aloha where are you located, and do they consider out of state applicants? Thanks for the response!

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Specializes in Trauma, Teaching.

Sent you a PM :)

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Specializes in Clinical and volunteer.
Sent you a PM :)

Thank you, I received it. I can not figure out how to return a message to you, so I will say thank you here. :)~ It's appreciated more than you know! Aloha! Sara:D

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Specializes in Trauma, Teaching.

You're quite welcome.

Should be a reply button somewhere on the top of the message :)

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Specializes in DOU.

I think the "nursing shortage" applies to experienced RNs, not new grads. Although I was able to get a job before graduation, many of my classmates are having a hard time finding a new grad program. A few of them - not realizing the shortage of new grad programs - were a bit haughty when interviewing because they anticipated they would be i huge demand, and I think they really shot themselves in the foot.

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You could try the VA. I just got hired as a new grad pending passing the NCLEX. I just graduated today!

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Specializes in Clinical and volunteer.
Might just be your region. We recruit and hire new grads, and offer a 6 month orientation in the ER.

Aloha again! I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciated your encouragement. It made a complete difference for me. I am relocating to Sacramento on Thursday. I have been offered multiple positions in Washington, (Tacoma and Gig Harbor) and if I can find some temporary housing to get me started, I'm accepting!! Your encouragement to branch out a little made all the difference. I can't thank you enough!

Mele Kalikimaka!

Sara Roberts, RN BS

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

I hope you gain success when you relocate. Otherwise, I guess I would say that I think you should grab something in psych. Are they hiring psych nurses in your area? If so, and you are having a hard time obtaining a position, then, hey, it is better than nothing. Good luck!

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You could try the VA. I just got hired as a new grad pending passing the NCLEX. I just graduated today!

Congratulations!! I just graduated too!!

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