WOW...

[sj73201, BSN, RN]

I am a student and will be graduating from a BSN program in May. I was just curiously browsing a job site, and was shocked at what I saw. I saw SEVERAL job postings that state: "NO new grads, Sorry!", "We can not consider new grads at this time, please consider us in the future", and so on. I know about the economy, and having experience blah, blah, blah. But dang, its such a wake up call. I'm worried about ALL of these future nursing students who are so happy about going into nursing. Its sad actually. Very sad.

[xtxrn, ASN, RN]

Yeah....it's hard for you guys. Smaller towns often are more flexible- and if you're willing to relocate, you may have better luck -

[NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN]

Yes it is sad. I'm ever so grateful to have a job as LPN, I can't imagine starting the job search for RN positions with NO experience. I'm hoping we will both find jobs upon graduation.

[pjackso]

Never give up! The baby boomers will need nurses .People are living longer the will need our help. I just took boards and did not pass but I will not quit. The nursing industry will need our class of people

[MrChicagoRN, RN]

Never give up! The baby boomers will need nurses .People are living longer the will need our help. I just took boards and did not pass but I will not quit. The nursing industry will need our class of people

Definitely.

I've seen a definite uptick in retirements, and there are sure to be more as we continue to age & the economy eventually recovers.

While you may see a bunch of posts about those unable to find jobs, there are also posts from those who find a job. The only difference is that those still looking tend to post more about their ongoing efforts than those who have scored and moved on.

[SweetseRN]

Their loss, I am going to say it again...In my area the trend has been to hire new grads so the employer can shape you to meet their needs. New grads tend to be enthusiastic and full of spunk and thirst for knowledge. A good employer should value that, so maybe you don't want to work for those other places anyway. Good luck, the right job will happen, wait and see! :)

[sj73201, BSN, RN]

thanks for the encouragement guys. it hurts when u work so hard for something. if you're not in nursing...you have NO idea what its like. like we work so freakin' hard for our degree, its not even funny. you go to clinical while everyone else is sleep for the next 4-5 hours before classes. you do all these clinical assignments that aren't worth ANY points. study, study, study for a C!, minimum satisfaction from the patients you take care of (sometimes). i could go on and on, and i know you can as well.

let me know where you work! i'm def. up to moving somewhere else. did any of you all do a nurse residency to transition into the role?

[avenellpn82]

Believe me they all say that but if they like you they like you.......... do the old school paper applications in person then ask if the DON is available for you to speak with. online apps go into a black hole where hundreds of applications are so of course they will choose the more experienced, but meeting a person and getting a sense of who they are goes a much longer way..... I felt the same way when i graduated nursing school until i got fed up of the same thing. The first day i went into a facility ( with no nursing experience) the DON liked me and my confidence and hired me on the spot. Now I am doing very well on a sub acute floor. Then surprise once one door opens, so do the rest of them. Good luck and dont give up

[katkonk, BSN, RN]

I graduated in May 1994. It was during a time when, for some strange reason, there was suddenly a "glut" of RN's. I couldn't go to work where I wanted to work because the only nurses they were hiring were nursing students who already worked there in a student nurse/aide capacity. So, I went to one of my other choices and moved on. The jobs for new grads ARE out there, you may just have to start out doing things that you really had not considered in nursing school. But, experience is experience. Whatever you are doing is experience, just remember that. So broaden your net. Good wishes and and good luck.

[guest430699]

Delivering your resume in person is definitely the best way. BUT the hospital I want to work at when I graduate in Dec. Only accepts online applications. I wonder if going in anyways would help me or hurt me.

[chevyv, BSN, RN]

I was told to apply even if it states they don't want new grads. You never know if they might take the time to consider you if they aren't getting a ton of bites. Good luck to you!

[madwife2002, BSN, RN]

Never give up! You will find something it just may take a little bit of time.