What is the job market like?

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Hey everyone,

I was wondering how hard it is for recent grads to find jobs in CT. I've heard that it is impossible to find a job unless you have experience, yet I know people who were given jobs right after graduation with zero experience. I have yet to start my nursing classes but was wondering what it is going to be like when I finish.

Thanks for all your help! :redbeathe

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

The market stinks in just about everywhere......I'm sorry I am the one to break the news to you. It should be your instructors preparing you grads to the reality facing new grads today.

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You have 2/4 years to go, things change. So don't worry about it.

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