Seeking employment, need advice.

[Sunny Lioness]

Background Info: I graduated with my ADN in Dec., passed the NCLEX in Jan. and have applied to 40+ hospital jobs within a 1 hour driving radius. Of those 40+ jobs I've had two interviews. The first interview: I thought it went really well. In fact, the DON said she'd talk to HR about putting an offer together for me. However, lately I can't get a response from the DON or HR to my e-mails or phone calls. The second interview: I don't believe it went so well, but I am still waiting to hear their hiring decision.

Here's my situation: I'm becoming discouraged as to my job prospects. To keep my spirits up I continue to fill out applications. (I mean its basic math, right? I will have greater odds the more applications I have out there.) Since I'm running out of positions to apply to in this area I'm broadening my vision. And since that means I'll have to move I might as well go for broke and look outside of my current state of NC as well. Specifically, I'm interested in NY or PA. However, it seems those jobs require a license within that state to apply. I don't know what to do. Should I seek an endorsement to my current license so that I can apply to those other jobs or should I apply for those other jobs and explain in any interview I might get that once offered a job I will begin the process to get an endorsement?

Also, if anyone knows of any facilities in either state that are hiring new grads with their ADN I would appreciate the information.

Thank you for your time and any advice you can offer me.

[paolountalan26]

Hi! I graduated from a BSN program in CA last May, and still no job (hundreds upon hundreds of apps and three interviews later). A classmate of mine just recently started at your hospital and is constantly encouraging me to apply. Are they really that receptive to relocating new grads? Is there relocation assistance for new grads? I'm reluctant to relocate that far away as a single mother with two small kids, but it may be the only way. She also mentioned that RNs in KY are paid literally half of what they're paid in CA (if they can find a job). Is the cost of living in KY low enough to make this workable? Thanks for any help you can offer. :)

Hi,

Unfortunately they do not offer financial assistance for new grads. It's true that they will pay you half of what nurses are paid in CA, but that's because Someset, KY has low cost of living. I also graduated from a BSN program in the Philippines. I think what's important right now is for you to have a job, considering that you're a single mother. You could always go back to CA after you've gained enough experience. The director of the Neuro-ICU unit who interviewed me was so nice. I think you should try applying to that hospital. I will be starting to work there on February 28. If you need help or advice just send me a message.

Alex

[kltran80]

Dallas area has lots of jobs and they do hire new grads for ER and ICU. If anyone is interested in more info you can private message me. I just moved here from Chicago, but have worked per diem in Dallas area for 4 years. I love working here.

gonzo1,

I do not have the PM option because I am a new user. Anyways, I am a new grad from CA and would like relocate to Dallas, TX for employment. Would you please send the info to kltran80@gmail. com

I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[kltran80]

Hi,

Unfortunately they do not offer financial assistance for new grads. It's true that they will pay you half of what nurses are paid in CA, but that's because Someset, KY has low cost of living. I also graduated from a BSN program in the Philippines. I think what's important right now is for you to have a job, considering that you're a single mother. You could always go back to CA after you've gained enough experience. The director of the Neuro-ICU unit who interviewed me was so nice. I think you should try applying to that hospital. I will be starting to work there on February 28. If you need help or advice just send me a message.

Alex

Hello Alex,

I would like to know if your unit is still hiring new grad? I am a new grad from CA with a ASN, BLS & ACLS certified. Your time and effort is appreciated.