What Graduate Nurse/Internship Programs are available now?

[kdan]

I am a RN with a BSN looking for a job, in Houston or San Antonio. I graduated in December 2011, got a job in April 2012 quite in July 2012, because I quickly realized this was not the specialty for me. I should have not settled for anything and I should have started in either the basics (Med-Surg), or one of the specialties that I really wanted which includes (Pedi, Neonatal, Nursery, or L&D. So far I have applied for Memorial Hermann, Methodist, HCHD, & a hospital in San Antonio. These positions start in Janurary or February of next year. I have not received any calls yet about interviews. Maybe too soon, I dont know...... I have student loans that I still have to pay for and other expenses, and I am unemployed. Is there any other places hiring new grads (as I am still considered one)? Please help me!

[soontobetexan]

I know the job market in houston is tough for new grads theres so many of us. Have you ever thought about relocating for a bit at least a year? fort duncan medical center is literally always hiring. there in eagle pass, tx. it's along the border of mexico about 5 hrs from houston but 2 hours from san antonio. they will pay you to come out to interview and put you in a hotel. offer a sign on bonus of 20k-24k. they have a relocation package as well. the town is small and quiet. alot of people dont like it but its really not that bad. if you can tough it out for about a year its not a bad deal. just food for thought. pm me if you have any other questions

[NevadaFighter, BSN, RN]

soontobetexan...will you be relocating there? I'm graduating in May and I'm thinking about applying there.

[kdan]

I found the greatest job ever, one that I have been trying to do since I was in nursing school. Which is the VA, I am very thankful!!!!

[kdan]

@Eturner7 & @Soontobetexan. Thank you, I found a job at the VA!!!

[BruinAGNP]

Hi all. I'm one of the desperate new grad trying to find a job. However did come across fort Duncan, how is the nursing new grad program here? And how bad is the location? Is it really bad as it make out to be? I'm from CA so I believe there will be culture shock but I can sacrifice to certain extent. Help!

[nashcookie]

@ kdan congrats on your new job. Pls can you email me your resume at [email protected] so i can have a look. So far theres no more residency programs available. I alos graduated december 2011 and its so hard to get an interview.