What r/newgradnurse is talking about this week

First things first, sorry for being whiny. I’m just frustrated. I’m astounded at how hard it is to get a job as a new grad nurse. My non-medical friends and family have this idea that everyone is...

Graduated May 2026, licensed in July of this year. I had been applying since before the time I graduated. Today I received an offer letter for a new grad residency program in Southern California...

I returned my badge, sent the email. I cried. I finally told a coworker every single bullying incident that happened to me. I left my dream residency. I can finally sleep and not waking up at 3 am...

Nothing humbles you quite like being fully caffeinated, pulling out of the driveway, and feeling your phone buzz with the dreaded: "Your shift has been canceled due to low census." The sting hurts...

Although it is not near to what other nursing graduates make across the state, I’m still extremely proud to have a foothold at a hospital I like. I will be on nights at a progressive care unit. No...

hello! i’m a new grad and i just started working about a month ago. earlier in the week we voted if we want to join a union (NNU/NNOC) and i just found out that it passed. is this a good thing?...

Came to talk to all the new grads on here! Literally a week ago I came on this forum ranting about how I was feeling so discouraged ready to give up but I got a job on the spot! My tip is...

Hello nurses! I just wanted to share my resume that might help u while making your own. My resume is not perfect and it’s my first time, but I made sure to take the advices of others here on...

Like many people here, I live in Cali and it’s impossible to find a new grad RN job here, unless you have connections. But even if you have connections, it’s not guaranteed. Graduated in May,...

I am writing on behalf of my husband who's not on this site. We are seeking advice because we're not sure how bad this situation is. TLDR: Husband is trying to start second career as nurse in NYC....