My wife is graduating in December, we were looking at the Bay Area in California but that's a cross-country move and it looks tough for new grads there. I'm got 3+ years ICU, so not worried about me, but can some of you folks who are living in REAL nursing shortage areas (AKA you get out of school and there's jobs aplenty for new grads) let me know where you are?
We're willing to try anywhere in the country really...if there's any part of California that still has a shortage, though, feel free to chime in! :typing
I grew up in Ohio, left 2 years ago to go to school in PA, and stayed. However, from what I keep hearing, Ohio is the place to be. One of my classmates went to Ohio, new grad, got a job in an ICU, starting out at $27.hr, $10,000 sign on bonus for 2 years, and started sending him to CCRN classes immediately. I routinely here of hospitals in Ohio offering $10,000 sign on bonuses and even 100% tuition reimbursement.
hey, what hospital and where is that located in Ohio??
Washington DC/Northern Va. I moved here not too long ago and put in four applications online at four different facilities and had received four phone calls for interviews within a day.
Also central Florida, some of the smaller towns south of Orlando. Florida Heartland, Highlands or Polk County. All those snowbirds increasing the elderly population driving up the need for nurses.
I think there is a need almost anywhere you go, just may be more intense in some areas. Have you thought about being a traveler so you can "try out" some different areas? Then you could see what you think about the town, the climate, the cost of living, the workplace, etc. Good luck in finding your new home.
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From all the posts that I have read, it seems that staying out of California and NYC will get you a new grad job. I go to school in NYC and many of the new grad programs have been put on hold, even New York Presbyterian's residency program isn't accepting for spring. I have been making phone calls around the Sacramento and San Francisco area - my home towns - and there is just not much to be had. Most likely because they have some of the highest pay to living expense ratios in the nation. Good Luck!
From all the posts that I have read, it seems that staying out of California and NYC will get you a new grad job. I go to school in NYC and many of the new grad programs have been put on hold, even New York Presbyterian's residency program isn't accepting for spring. I have been making phone calls around the Sacramento and San Francisco area - my home towns - and there is just not much to be had. Most likely because they have some of the highest pay to living expense ratios in the nation. Good Luck!
I have literally applied to jobs in NY, NJ, PA, CT, DC, MD, NH, CA, NC, SC, OH, VA, FL, AZ, and TX. NOTHING. What am I doing wrong???
Specializes in Surgical Acute Unit (Bariatrics & Ortho).
I would look at your resume at that point. I don't know for certain, but I would think the problem might lie there. Maybe have a professional write it for you? I have been scanning posts on here looking for job opportunities in California in particular, so I don't know about the other states, but everyone else has said that Ohio and Arizona were great places for new grads with a good deal of openings. So I guess what I am saying is, I would try oomphing up the resume writing skills and the telephone/interview skills.
The hospital where I work in Florida just hired 24 new graduates. I graduate in December and already have a job lined up in the ER where I currently work.
One of the other hospitals in town, the biggest one, hires new grads like crazy. Ones that graduated in April who I am friends with got jobs in the various ICUs, and others all over the hospital. The hospital actively recruits students in their last term. A classmate of mine had an interview yesterday - we don't graduate until December 11th!
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Cool- I could use a flat screen tv! Question is, would I be at home enough to enjoy it? LOL
Too bad Detroit wasn't further south- I don't want to deal with snowstorms anyway.