Starting to think TN dislikes new grads

U.S.A. Tennessee

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who didn't go to school here! I live about 45 mins from Nashville, and have applied everywhere within an hour of me and have had zero luck. I went to school in NV, dunno if that's my problem? I have been told my resume is excellent, but as soon as they see new grad they scurry! I don't get it!

Specializes in Psychiatric Nurse/Addiction Nurse.

One more thing. Don't knock PRN jobs. They will offer you a full time job before you know it.

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Thanks, no luck yet. I have tried nursing homes and have called and talked to them but all I have heard is "We're looking for experience". Seriously. I tried Maxim and another agency and they, too, wanted experienced nurses. I guess the only thing that scares me about PRN is what can I really do with no experience? Will they do a full orientation for PRN workers? Know what I mean?

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Have you looked into state/government jobs? Check out the VA in Nashville, they've been hiring a lot of new grads (I'm one who just got hired & heard the last orientation class before mine had at least 6 new nurses). Also check out the state psych hospital (Middle TN Mental Health Institute). I worked there for about 3 months before getting the VA job.

For the VA go to: http://www.usajobs.gov

Psych hospital: look up "TN state jobs" click on "vacancies" and search under "nursing".

Good luck!

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I have applied with the VA but was told I need my BSN? I am working on that now, will be done in Sept! I have not tried the psych hospital yet. Thanks!

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Have you had any success with your job search? I just graduated in december with my BSN and I'm looking in the Nashville area also.

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Nope. I did have 1 interview, finally! But, alas, they went with someone with more experience :(

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Specializes in Community Health/School Nursing.

I worked for Maxim Staffing in Nashville for 1 1/2 yrs. I requested only school nursing and they kept me busy till I landed a full time job as a school nurse. Love my job. They always told me they were looking for RN's to fill positions at hospitals around the area. They were always short. Good luck!

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How long ago was this? I applied with them but they said they wanted experience as well.

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