states hiring new grads?

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Hello,I recently graduated nursing school (bsn) in California. In an effort to start working ASAP I am looking out of state. Does anybody know which states are hiring new grads? I've had luck in PA but would like to stay close to the west.. Any thoughts on Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and Utah?

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I went to school in Ca and got hired on in ER only one hour away from my home. It took me 10 months of applying to jobs but I eventually found something. Why don't you try a hospital in Fresno or maybe a hospital in southern ca? At least you will be in ca? If you want to stay in ca I wouldn't sell yourself short. I got hired with 5 new grads so it is definitely possible. Good luck!!

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Thanks defib1. Im looking out of state because I'd really like to get my career started, as I have bills to pay. I'm open to going out of state...although I will continue to apply in California. I have heard that some people take 12 to 18 months to find a job in CA, which isn't an option financially for me. I have good grades(3.8 gpa) and volunteer activities for my resume but it's still so tough...

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