<p>The 2005-2009 group of nurses is the largest in recorded history.</p>
<p>If you choose to use classified ads as accurate reflection of first job opportunities for new grads, check those ads again in 4-6 weeks and see if there is any change there. </p>
<p>Just as Lakemom mentioned, it’s expensive for them to put a new nurse through orientation and many hiring managers complain about those who resign shortly after they are on their own and head for greener pastures. Here is a really informative news article by CNN Money reporter Annalynn Kurtz.</p>
<p>[For</a> nursing jobs, new grads need not apply - Jan. 14, 2013](<a href=“http://money.cnn.com/2013/01/14/news/economy/nursing-jobs-new-grads/index.html]For”>For nursing jobs, new grads need not apply)</p>