Unbelievable!

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

it's an employers' market and they can call the shots

Pun intended?

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

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.

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

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!! :)

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?

I am. :) I did my physical exam and all my paperwork is in to my recruiter. We'll be able to determine my initial rank before October (I probably won't get to skip 2LT, but I will promote quickly because I'll have two years of experience), but until then, it's mostly hurry-up-and-wait.