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We were extremely staff challenged this summer...3 nurses out on maternity leave (don't drink the water) and 4 LPNs who all went back to school to be RNs. We tried an open house, Craigslist ads, website applications. We hired one new grad from a local RN program...honestly we all bent over backward to make her orientation wonderful and make her feel welcome. The next week, 2 more women from her class came to apply, the week after, 3 more and today 2 more. I've filled all the slots! They all know each other so they don't feel so alone.
Do you have a local nursing school? Call the dean and ask if you can post your positions on their web site or at least give them your info for them to post.
LTCRN4LIFE
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Please share some creative ways you have recruited that you believe work better than the traditional ads and open houses.
I have created positions such as 24 hours Supervising and 16 hours Charge Nurse to get a hard to fill position filled.
What works for you?