Question about applying for hospital job

It depends on what state you are in. But hospital experience is really valuable. The kind that a group home will never afford you. & if you are interested in travel nursing, definately look into hospitals. Like someone mentioned, you may have to move away from the bigger cities (like NYC, San Francisco etc) Those cities that don't hire New grads. So broaden your search area. Even with the 8yrs of experience in a group home, you'll be considered a "new grad" at a hospital & you'll understand why once you actually start working on a hospital unit. Your pay may drop, at least in that first year at the hospital, but the experience you'll get will be invaluable. All the best!!

It depends on what state you are in. But hospital experience is really valuable. The kind that a group home will never afford you. & if you are interested in travel nursing, definately look into hospitals. Like someone mentioned, you may have to move away from the bigger cities (like NYC, San Francisco etc) Those cities that don't hire New grads. So broaden your search area. Even with the 8yrs of experience in a group home, you'll be considered a "new grad" at a hospital & you'll understand why once you actually start working on a hospital unit. Your pay will drop, at least in that first year at the hospital, but the experience you'll get will be invaluable. & pay will increase with experience. All the best!!