Still looking..

NewNurseyGirl2009 · Dec 28, 2009

Sorry, so many people are looking for jobs right now. I have a friend that graduated 6 months ago and another who graduated months ago and they are both still looking. Getting a job is tough right now.

shiny217 · Dec 28, 2009

It's really hard to find a RN job as a new grad. I'm thinking of moving out of state which I really don't want to do. I work at some clinics PRN basis, but I don't think I can work there too long. SO SAD...T.T

Simba&NalasMom, LPN · Dec 28, 2009

Keep your chins up...looks like at least the hiring freeze is starting to thaw; a year ago, there were few jobs even for experienced RNs. Looking at oregonlive today, there were almost 300 job postings; yes, they still want experience, but hopefully once they hire the experienced RNs there will be more room for new grads.

kamaboko · Dec 30, 2009

Well....I had a sobering conversation with a CNA instructor today regarding the job market. She said that a lot of RN grads are working as CNA's. Moreover, there is a "glut of RN's" (using her expression) across the US. Why? One reson is b/c a lot of people are opting out of elective surgery due to the economy. She knows of hospitals that have entire wings shut down. Her suggestion was look at some of the most undesirable places to live in the US and start looking there for work. Let's face it....every career track in the US is taking a beating. I don't forsee a change in at least a year, likely two.