What jobs take new grads?

[Lovethenurse2b25, ASN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN]

I recently graduated and im having trouble finding a full time job that works for me. I am a single parent mom.

I applied to my hospitals residency but i was turned down because the hospital just switched over to magnet status and i do not have a bsn. I went to a community college and got an associates degree.

I work per diem now at a rehabilitation hospital but this past week i was called off due to the census being low. Myself and a few of the full time staff members. I also worked for a home care agency for 4 years doing home health aide but they wont take me as a new nurse because they want at least a years experience.

I do not want to end up in ltc but it seems to be the only option now.

What jobs hire new grads with no experience ? Or any jobs willing to train new grads.

[Nurse SMS, MSN, RN]

Most major city hospitals only hire new grads into their residency/internship programs, which generally come about right after typical graduation times. In my facility that is twice yearly - Jan/Feb and June/July. The positions posts a few months prior to graduation to give the hospital time to get everything in place for the residency while the new grads are finishing up school. Most are hired before they even graduate. It is rare these days for a hospital to hire directly to the floor in major cities. However, more rural hospitals tend to be less picky.

You will want to read positions very carefully. LTC is a good job and there's no reason to avoid it. Look at LTACH, SNF, jails, schools, clinics etc as well as more rural community hospitals. You may need to move to find that first job. The US went through a phase where work was more readily available and people generally can stay put; those days are starting to fade and more people are having to consider relocating to support their families.

Getting that first job can be challenging and you pretty much have to approach it like a full time job in an of itself. Being a single mother brings additional challenges, as you know, since most new grad positions involve having to work night shift for a while. However, there are a LOT of nurses who are single mothers and make it work. You will just need to recognize that some of your limitations may mean you cannot be choosy.

The opportunities for ASN nurses are not what they once were. Think first of supporting your family and less about what specialties or settings you prefer to work in and you will find yourself with a job.

Best of luck in your search!