By Topic: New Grad

Get tips, advice, and support from real RNs about managing life, work, and your career as a recently-graduated nurse.

Did anyone go straight into PostPartum Care or a Mother Baby unit right out of school? Also, any advice for a somewhat new grad going into Mother Baby?

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When is it the right time to leave my current job? I’m currently working in an OR that I’m finishing my orientation at (with no clinical educator) that is having a mass exodus and many issues. I feel like I’m just not going to succeed here.

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What’s the ideal New grad pay after training? They are offering me $18 right now for training then hopefully they will increase it. I live in Dallas, TX

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I’m a week away from my 1 yr anniversary as an RN. I still feel like there is so much that I don’t know but should know. I still ask “stupid questions” and doubt myself a lot. My pre-shift anxiety and imposter syndrome kick my ass. Any advice?

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Im a new grad RN who started working part time in pediatric home heatlh. I accepted a full time cardoac SD job at a hospital and start in august. I love working with my client and not sure if I want to work in a hospital. Any advice for a new grad?

Last answered 4 days ago 39 answers

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Any tips on how to get into a labor and delivery unit as a fresh new grad nurse with no other healthcare experiences in NJ? I’am trying to het my Fetal heart monitoring certification to make me stand out.

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I am seeking advice for new BSN graduates getting a RN position in pediatrics. I have tried the resident program route, which did not work out. I would love to hear additional advice from other nurses. Thank you in advance!

Last answered 6 days ago 9 answers

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What is a better unit to start on as a New Grad Nurse, an Progressive Care Unit (PCU), or a Med Surg Unit?

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Any advice? I am a new grad nurse in FL that wants to work in psychiatry/behavioral health and I am having a really hard time finding open positions in my area. Hospitals I reach out to or apply for jobs at don’t respond back to me :(

Last answered 7 days ago 5 answers

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Do you feel the problem with the nursing shortage is the ability of companies wanting to train new grads ?

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I recently got my RN BSN, after 20 years as an Lpn. I am finding it hard to find a hospital to work at bc I do not have “RN” experience…is this common? If so, any interviewing tips or suggestions?

Last answered 8 days ago 1 answer

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Does anyone know hospitals in NYC that are hiring new graduated nurses without their license?

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First time renewing license, how would I go about doing this?

Last answered 9 days ago 4 answers

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What are some recommendations for new grad nurses who want to start in the NICU? I have graduated and passed NCLEX but am really struggling to find a new grad NICU position.

Last answered 9 days ago 34 answers

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How do I get a job

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Why it’s so hard to get your first job as a new RN grad?

Last answered 11 days ago 269 answers

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Is it a good idea to take a day flex or night flex position at a hospital for a new grad RN?

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How difficult is it for a graduate RN from Ohio to transfer their licensure to California and find employment with no prior work experience?

Last answered 12 days ago 2 answers

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How can I eventually get into emergency nursing speaking as a new graduate nurse?

Last answered 13 days ago 3 answers

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I am going to soon be a new graduate moving from Texas to California with my husband who is in the Navy. Can someone tell me how to apply for a license in California or if I can carry on my license to there?

Last answered 13 days ago 1 answer

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About to graduate with my BSN in august. I am looking to relocate to nyc and Chicago and I am interested in NICU, ICU, or OR. Not having luck finding a position yet, should I keep applying before nclex?

Last answered 13 days ago 27 answers

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I’ll be graduating in May but I’m feeling overwhelmed with looking at New grad jobs/programs. We have some guidance from my university but it’s still so daunting. I’m mostly looking in MA, any advice?

Last answered 14 days ago 4 answers

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How do I find a preceptor and a hospital willing to let me do clinical rotations ? I’m getting a lot of no answers from both. I’m in a RN program and I stay in Dallas, TX.

Last answered 14 days ago 1 answer

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How is psychiatric nursing? Is this a good start for new grads? Is there a need for psychiatric nurses?

Last answered 14 days ago 1 answer

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Did anyone struggle to find a job that hires new graduates when they finished school? Advice please

Last answered 15 days ago 11 answers

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