New RN and unemployed

2 Hello! This is my first post here. I'm a new nurse so I'll say in advance to the more seasoned nurses on here, don't eat me.

I graduated in December 2014 and received my license a month ago. I've been on several interviews but no job offer as of yet. I live near Buffalo, NY and I really thought the market would be better than it is. It seems like I was lied to. There aren't nursing shortages where I live. All the job postings are for experienced nurses. If things were really as bad as the media hyped it up to be, I'm sure employers would be less picky.

Lets keep it real, people with RN licenses are a dime a dozen. Too bad I figured that out after working my butt off in school for the past 5 years and signed up for student loans. It's a very frustrated feeling, folks!
It will happen, just keep applying and maybe consider jobs or shifts that aren't your first choice. So much of the opportunities we get in nursing is from word of mouth so stay in touch with teachers, classmates and any contacts you made while doing clinicals. Good luck.

Quote from MythicoHello! This is my first post here. I'm a new nurse so I'll say in advance to the more seasoned nurses on here, don't eat me.

One month is hardly enough time to explore all the opportunities in your area and beyond.

I don't know about the market situation in NY. I assume it's probably worse than CO. In CO, new grads spends 6-12 months before they find their first jobs. So be patient.

Quote from MythicoHello! This is my first post here. I'm a new nurse so I'll say in advance to the more seasoned nurses on here, don't eat me. I graduated in December 2014 and received my license a month ago. I've been on several interviews but no job offer as of yet. I live near Buffalo, NY and I really thought the market would be better than it is. It seems like I was lied to. There aren't nursing shortages where I live. All the job postings are for experienced nurses. If things were really as bad as the media hyped it up to be, I'm sure employers would be less picky. Lets keep it real, people with RN licenses are a dime a dozen. Too bad I figured that out after working my butt off in school for the past 5 years and signed up for student loans. It's a very frustrated feeling, folks!

Quote from MythicoI graduated in December 2014 and received my license a month ago.

I concur. One month is not long, especially if you've been to several interviews. Many new grads search for months without even landing an interview. So, the market in Buffalo might not be as tight as you think. Keep going! Worst case, you move.Good luck and welcome to AN.Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on spellcheck

It took 6 months before i finally found a job and that was 5 years ago when the "nursing shortage" rumour was being passed around faster than fleas on a dog.