new grad RN, help finding a job

U.S.A. Tennessee

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NEW GRAD REGISTERED NURSE LOOKING FOR MY FIRST JOB HELP!!

I live in Nashville but I am willing to drive a hour if I have to. Any suggestions?

I have applied for over 500 jobs: gov jobs, Va jobs, dialysis clinics, rehab centers, medical offices, , saint Thomas, MTMC, UMC, Stone Crest, Skyline, nursing homes

NO interviews or calls back, I have emailed, called and showed up in person. All of the places are telling me they need at least 6 months experience.

Help!

Specializes in Labor and Delivery.

Gina 0087, I see that you have worked at Centennial for 4 years. I am having some communication with HR for a job there when I move to TN. Would you mind clueing me in to how much they pay RNs? It's okay if you don't want to disclose that, but I would appreciate any info you have. I have been an RN for 1.5 yrs and am looking for a job in L&D. Thanks!

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Specializes in Emergency, Cardiology.

@HaleyRN0726 new grads start at 22.50/hr plus differentials. I'm not sure with experience.

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Specializes in Emergency, Cardiology.

I do know that it is the highest paying in the area (from friends that graduated with me) for new grads. Like I said, idk with experience though.

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Are there hospitals in the area that offer education classes? You should attend to them and make an impression.

Gina0887, RN

Hii, Gina. I see that you are in Nashville and work at Centennial Hospital. I plan on moving to TN (memphis) after lvn school in California. Are there lvn's at centennial hospital? I also am a cna cna with six yrs psych. How is the job market? Also, what rn school did you go to? Did you do the ropd science classes? I'm looking for a lvn-rn program in nashville . Some have mention southwest, motlow and tsu. Thank you Gina for being sooo helpful. Sorry for the many questions *blush*

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HaleyRN0726

Hi Haley, I see that you are a RN with an ADN. Have you had trouble finding hospital jobs? I was just wondering how the job market is toward RN with an associate degree. I'm going to lvn school and hope to do the lvn-rn bridge.

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