Unbelievable!

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Specializes in Tele, CVIU.

I think we're all aware of how difficult it is for us new grads to find a job nowadays, right? So I was online looking at available RN positions at a local hospital and I see an opening for a flu shot nurse. Basically the nurse would be giving flu shots four hours a day at the hospital from September through December. I scroll down to read more about the position and when I get to the experience section I read "One year of clinical experience required." ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?! These people seriously require one year of experience to give shots. Medical assistants give IM injections for goodness sakes! I couldn't believe that nonsense. I applied for the position anyway, lol. How frustrating! :banghead:

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Specializes in NICU.

Hmm, maybe we looked at the same job posting? I saw one of those too. I mean, really? One year experience to give flu shots??

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Specializes in Telemetry.

lol...this is a joke...I believe somebody is trying to undermine new grads. This is ridiculous!

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As a new grad, I really don't know how to get a job now

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

Unfortunately, it's an employers' market and they can call the shots: if they want 1 or 2 or 5 years' clinical experience just for giving flu shots, they can do that...and I'll bet they still won't have a problem filling the job.

I don't think it's fair for all you new grads though...that's just how the market is lately :(

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
it's an employers' market and they can call the shots

Pun intended? :D

Seriously, this one welcomes new grads: Mollen Immunization Clinics - Join Our Team

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I saw that same ad! I'm losing my mind over this nonsense. I just want a job!!

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

I can understand why they want an experienced nurse. They want a "proven entity" who can practice independently -- navigate the health care system, navigate the in's and out's of hospital employment, trouble-shoot problems that come up, etc. all with a great deal of independence. Most new grads don't know how to "work within the system" well enough to practice without supervision for a while. They don't want to have to provide much orientation.

... And I am sure there are experienced nurses who would like the job. So, they'll take the experienced nurse who needs minimal orientation. They don't want to have to teach someone about calling in sick, scheduling, vacation time, when to call the doctor, etc. They also don't want someone who is likely to leave if a better job (e.g. new grad internship or residency) should come along. They want someone who really wants THIS type of job -- not someone who is settling for this job because they couldn't get the type of job (e.g. full time with a good new grad orientation) they really want.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

It alsocould just be a way to lower the number of applications to a more manageable level

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i applied at mollen immunization clinics - join our team yesterday and today i received a phone interview and then a job offer.

it is only seasoning job, but it is good for me now.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
i applied at mollen immunization clinics - join our team yesterday and today i received a phone interview and then a job offer.

it is only seasoning job, but it is good for me now.

great!! :)

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Great!! :)

Thanks LunahRN.

I am waiting to hear from the Army now, so the seasonal work for me is perfect.

Are you waiting for the board in October, too?

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