Two quick questions

I guess I won't need to know. I didn't get into the grad program and I am absolutely devastated. I don't think I'll even come back to all nurses. Here I was thinking I had a chance and trying to learn everything. What's the uses? I really thought with so few nurses in this area graduating last year I'd have a chance.

Bye

Hi Hassled,

I'm sorry to hear you didn't get into the grad programme. Can you apply to the hospitals direct? Are you in regional queensland or Brisbane?

Regional. I know there are probably lots of grads applying from other areas, and maybe it is just how things work out. perhaps I will get a second round offer. but thanks anyway.

I guess I won't need to know. I didn't get into the grad program and I am absolutely devastated. I don't think I'll even come back to all nurses. Here I was thinking I had a chance and trying to learn everything. What's the uses? I really thought with so few nurses in this area graduating last year I'd have a chance.

Bye

Hi Hassled, where in Qld are you??? Ladybird1292

I'm sorry hassled. Keep your options open. Something will come up.

Keep the faith~

Regional. I know there are probably fewer places than there are grads especially if grads come from other areas. I keep telling myself I might get a second place offer but I just feel like no one wants me because I am older. Maybe I'll try another hospital in the area but I really wanted this hospital.

Regional. I know there are probably fewer places than there are grads especially if grads come from other areas. I keep telling myself I might get a second place offer but I just feel like no one wants me because I am older. Maybe I'll try another hospital in the area but I really wanted this hospital.

Hi Hassled, I am a mature age graduate nurse...I know it is disappointing not the get the hospital you wanted, but if you can get into one in your area, it is a start. Have you thought about going agency while you wait....I live in Brisbane and I know there is plenty of work here for Grads. But I have heard from others that some regional areas are harder to find work.

Hi ladybird. I don't want to disclose area as there are things going on in my life which would be known to certain people in the health industry. Nothing bad, just certain events happening. I mean I have been a good girl, but someone might recognise me. I will just say regional for now thanks.

Well hang in there and keep trying.

Good luck in getting into a grad program in your area.

Tina

Thanks everyone. It's been kind of a rough day today. I know that someone said, sometimes not getting what you want can be a wonderful stroke of luck. We will see anyway but thank you all for your posts.