What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

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i live in boston, i graduated from a well known school of science with a bs in health sciences and then got my adn . i am more than qualified to work in a great hospital but i still can't find a job where i want to work so i have to ask...what the bleep happened to the shortage???????? :argue: every time someone says "oh, you won't have a problem getting a job as a nurse, there's such a demand" i just wanna kick them in the stomach but instead i say "oh no my friend, there are more nurses in ma than the states knows what to do with". i feel a little betrayed, schools don't tell you that the shortage is over in ma and go get a bsn because thats what hospitals really want and that's if you can get them to look at your resume :down:. does anyone else feel this way or am i just bitter that there is no shortage! :banghead:

With all due respect, I believe a little perspective is in order here....

Many who have come from another industry or previous career would have a chuckle at people complaining about waiting a few months for the "perfect job". 3 months to find a career? That sounds absolutely astounding if you look to the past, and in other fields. I know graduates of other professions and degrees who are waitresses, construction workers, salespeople, or (shudder at the thought) teachers. They never did find something to do with their degrees.

I have not heard anything about a "shortage" occurring in the upper East coast for the record. Something to do with good working conditions and unions, I would guess. Have patience, you will get there. :typing

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Specializes in Psych.

Do not settle for the mediocre. Check with Duke Medical Center, NC. They were accepting not long ago applicants for 1 year long top notch internships if you commit to work with them for 2 years afterwards. Go get them, tiger.

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As one of my professors explained....it was a projected nursing shortage. They are not about to tell you;you kept them employed with your tuition. The more ethical colleges are honest about it . Locally an expensive private school USF brought in the Army to their job fair. Big oversupply here in California. If you are young enough you can wait and if other people keep their jobs/medical benefits and you keep active enough to maintain your license maybe someday you can use your education. I would suggest voting for a candidate that agrees with the single payer system. And give Lou Dobbs a holler. I too feel upset as I spent scarce resources and time and I am raising 2 kids on my own and am now feeling the age discrimination that I expected to be mitigated by the nonexistant shortage.

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Specializes in ICU, PACU, OR.

Come to Atlanta. We need nurses--have quite a few travel nurses in the OR and PACU. We need people who are willing to work and don't mind relocating. We even offer local travel positions--if you have a permanent address greater or equal to 100 miles from the hospital, the hospital will put you up.

It's a nice benefit.

Think about it.:up::nurse:

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You may like to come to sunny California where employers are flying nurses from overseas for the nursing shortage is that bad. feliz3

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North Shore Medical Center, MA is hiring new grads for those willing to travel outside of Boston. Just saw their Ad.:)

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Specializes in Psych.

It is unfortunate that unlike the AMA with MDs, the ANA does not have the clout (?!) or the will to keep the supply of nurses from exceeding the demand. If in fact there is another shortage looming nationwide maybe this is the time to elevate and standardize the entrance requirements into the profession if we are to be taken seriously as professionals. OTs and PTs are now required to have a Master's and , accordingly, they get the money and the respect they deserve. Nursing is far behind in higher educational credentials. No way we can increase and defend our earnings potential when the health industry has available too large a pool to choose from.

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Specializes in pedi, pedi psych,dd, school ,home health.

I do have to agree with pp that your best options are probably outside of the city. try some of the many hospitals north of boston . an added benefit is that you will be commuting against the horrendous traffic in the city. Many of the local hospitals offer comprehensive new grad training as well.

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I too experienced the same thing. What I had to do was go out of the city into a small town and that is where I got my med-surg experience. You would not believe the experience you get in a small rural town. Once you work in one, you can almost tackle anything.

I don't think hospitals care about grades or dean's list. All they care about is EXPERIENCE. Don't think you are better than anyone else because your grades were great. A "C" nurse is just as good as an "A" or "B" nurse. My nursing instructor told me that "C" nursing students make better nurses. I happen to agree.

So, yes there are shortages, but you have to be creative and go outside the popular areas. Once you get that experience, finding work is much easier.

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Specializes in ED, Cardiac Medicine, Retail Health.

C = RN :) Grades might matter if there's a large pool of applicants. Grades might distinguish one grad from another so we cant totally discount the GPA. Some hospitals require a transcript from the new grad applicant.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, ICU, Nephrology and dialysis.

Have you tried Nephrology Nursing? This is a great field with many opprotunities to expand your nursing knowledge and to rapidly advance your career! The benefits are too numberous to mention and the variety of experiences many! It is a great place to practice!

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On my very first job interview, there was never a mention of grades. Grades don't matter. What matters is that you pass the NCLEX exam, pass the hospital exam and get ready to work.

I've seen the so call "A" nurses. By in large they don't want to get their hands dirty and they think they know it all. They are dangerous. A "C" nurse will get her hands dirty and she works hard and is much the better nurse.

My husband is a college professor who teaches engineering students and he has always said that a "C" engineer makes the best engineer opposed to the "A" engineer who doesn't try as hard.

Successs is 1% inspiraton - 99% Perspiration. I agree.

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