Suggestion for New Grads looking for work

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Like many of you, I am also a new grad looking for work. Many people were telling me to go to nursing homes. My concern about that was I don't have any experience and I was concerned if I would get any in a nursing home besides passing meds. I also wanted to be available for a hospital position if one came up. I spoke to a friend of mine who has been a nurse for many years. This was her suggestion to me and I hope it helps many of you.

She told me to google a list of nursing homes in the borough that I was interested in. She then told me to go right down the list and call each one and inquire about working per diem for the nursing home. May homes will request that if you work per diem that you be available at least 2 days a month(that's certainly doable). By doing this I would get some experience, have flexibility in my schedule, make some money and still be able to search for a job in a hospital. She told me that even in a nursing home setting I would still learn skills like inserting a foley, starting IV's and the like. Another suggestion she made to me was to look into nursing homes that have sub-acute departments. These departments are going to expose to more of the things you would learn in med-surge. I took her suggestions immediately (today) and it's already working. Two places told me that they did have openings and to fax my resume. Although I want to get into a hospital, this will help with finances and exposure.

winny103 i just called up the total health care agency...they also said that the position have been filled in already (NO MORE...) and that the applicants approved are just waiting for the orientations at the end of the month. it may take awhile before they hire again new grads because they will be full after that hiring that they did. Tough market...whew! winny, if you have any other suggestions...ill appreciate it if you can email me at [email protected]. thanks a lot!
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well another agency called isaac group llc are hiring new grads but the pay is like$32 hr 3 days orientation good luck

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thank you for giving time to answer my questions. i called up both facilities and they told me that the open position for nursing have already been taken up. There are No Vacancy at the moment for nurse position both for KATERI RESIDENCY and COBBLEHILL. i guess jobs run out very fast at this times. oh well, ill try my luck with other hospitals...maybe ill just go upstate and try. thanks for suggesting! i really appreciate it.

Hi ez2000.

PM me if you can. I think I may have some information for you.

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whimpsical, i was trying to access this thread and pm you but to no avail. please send me an email add where i can send you my message. my email is [email protected] ill really appreciate your help. thank you!

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or you can also pm me. whatever is convenient for you. i tried to pm you but it seems that feature is nowhere to be found in the board. thanks again!

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Winny103, where can i get in touch with you. i did received your message but am having the same problem on replying. am a new here and i seem cant figure out or the option to pm somebody or it just does not exist and not available to me. please email me or pm your email add. i do appreciate all your help i can get!

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go to you profile and we can chat there .you will see empty box in the bottom

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click on ez2000 and then click on profile and then look in the bottom then chat

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hey winny...i think i have an idea why i can't pm somebody. i tried following your instruction but apparently i don't see chat button or a box below under my profile. the reason maybe is because of the 15 postings i need to make before i can post. anyways with regards to the agency you suggested...i have some news for you. maybe you can email me or pm a number where i can get in touch with you. i can give you my number but i just don't want to post it here. email me at [email protected] or try to pm your number instead. i'd really appreciate all the help your giving. thank you very much! :bugeyes:

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Hey Guys! I was reading the forum and had to add because I am also a new grad looking for work. I have been looking for a job since Dec. with no luck. I interviewed with Cobble Hill over a week ago and I am currently waiting for a response. I am constantly calling the recruiter and expressing my interest in the position. So I am praying that I get the job.

At this point, no hospitals has called me back and I am now applying to nursing homes. If I dont find anything soon, I will have to try out of state which will be a last resort for me.

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hi ez 2000 have you found a job yet

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ez 2000 try this agency called aequor 8665237867 they hire new grads and they pay 35$ hr

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