Ways to ensure a med-surg job after graduation

[floatingribs]

I'm currently a freshman in a BSN program but I really want to make sure I get a job in a med-surg specialty after graduation. Most of them require at least two years of experience though and there must be tons of applicants with far more experience coming in so what's a good way to diversify one's self?

I have a high gpa (hoping it stays that way lol), I've volunteered in ER registration for 2 years now and will most probably get a job in ER registration. I've got lots of work experience in customer service and help desk esque jobs as well. The biggest downside is that I don't have actual medical job and I don't see myself having the time and having a job as a CNA or EMT at the moment. I do plan to work in hospitals during my clinicals (lots of the hospitals hire if you've done one clinical and you're able to work as a nursing assistant but this would be in 2ish years). Would research help (I plan to do so anyways)?

So any advice that would diversify me?

[erickz623]

Don't worry about finding a job this early in your nursing career. Focus on learning the skills first.

You have the option of applying to residency programs. They're specifically for new graduates. A lot of places hire new grads, as well. There's a big demand in Texas, I can tell you that. Your experience in the ER will certainly help you. Good luck!

[Lev, MSN, RN, NP]

I would get that job in ER registration and then go for my EMT and try to turn that ER registration job into a tech job in that ER. If you like them and they like you, they may offer you an RN job upon graduation. You do not "need" med-surg as a new grad but it is helpful for any specialty you go into.

[Kuriin, BSN, RN]

Many medsurg jobs hire new grads. You just have to keep looking as best as you can and be proactive. Call the nurse manager or actually go in and hand them your resume.

[direw0lf, BSN]

I just worked on building a good relationship with my teachers. While a few would be unliked by most students or something I kept acting alert and respectful in class and always thinking of good questions to ask. When I told my teacher I never heard back from a hospital job I applied to, she took out her cell right then and there and texted someone she knew in HR who contacted me later for an interview. (For a pt observer/tech job but it's my foot in the door for a really good hospital system).