Advice from a UP Grad-

As some of you may know the economy is not booming by any means. There have been rumors going around that no one will find a job. This is not true.
There are job out there but it will take a little hunting. My advice to all you grads is not NOT slack on job hunting, every day you should be checking postings.

Here is the new hiring process for PPMC
PPMC is hiring much slower but it does not mean we dont need nurses.
The process has changed.
Before if there were 15 openings hospital-wide we can post 15 openings at a time and then people can apply to the ones they one.
The new screening process now only allows a certain number of job posting at a time. So lets say only 3 can be posted at a time every 2 weeks or until filled.
So it is important to make a profile on the providence website and check postings every week. Start now.
Apply even if you have not done ATI (dont mess up on it though) and keep looking out for openings.
At the moment PPMC 2nd floor has the highest need. So their postings will go first. 2G is Stepdown Cardiology and 2R is stepdown Respiratory.
8S Neurology and 8N ortho will be later in April.

Second tip is to contact managers with your resume and letter of why you want to work on their floor. That shows initiative and brings you to their attention (this is straight from many of the managers mouths). However you still need to apply online regardless

Always follow up with your applications. This means call within a week of applying
Do not make it sound like you will leave that unit in less than a year to pursue a different field. You will be passed over quickly.

Well I hope that helps
Happy Job hunting
Bailey Saleumvong RN, BSN UPSNA alum liason