Nursing Careers - Denver / Education / Employment

[gemstone1]

Yes, I can see that does complicate things....ever try being a house-husband ? After 40 years of working, it's the best job I've ever had !

Good Luck to you
Gemstone1

[JayeRN]

I am 18 and from PA. I am currently in school pursuing an Associate's degree in Nursing. My first choice to move to & pursue a bachelor's degree has been Colorado. I think it is beautiful, the scenery & all. I wanted to know if the job outlook for nurses was good or not. Also what are some places that you would suggest to live in Colorado? Places where it is good to raise children, good job outlook, buy a home for a fairly good price, low taxes, good schools, fairly safe, and fun recreation for a young couple.

[Mike from back east]

Colorado is good for all the things you seek, especially the Denver area, but it seems the competition for nursing jobs is rather tough.

I've merged your posting into the main nursing thread for Denver.

[MtnLion512]

I remember an RN on here in the Denver forum swearing it's extremely tough there. Katiana, maybe? Me or my spouse have not worked in Denver, but we have a few friends who have been able to find Denver GN jobs- after applying from & attending school in COS.

My wife just had an experienced RN/BSN friend from work here in Austin tell her she applied for countless jobs in Denver and didn't get a single call.

My wife was able to get a job in Colo Springs quite easily, that was previously having a TX license. There is competition there, too though.

Bottom line, getting a job as a graduate nurse w/out any previous acute care experience is tough in lots of places, especially a desirable city like Denver. The best way to get a leg up would be to work as a tech or unit secretary or phlebotomist, or try to find a way to get some experience you to separate you from the GN crowd.

My hospital system here had 700 GNs apply in 2011! So it's tough out there but doable, since nurses are still in high demand according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Another option would be to get some connections at home, get some experience at a major hospital that's under a large umbrella corporation - HCA, for example - and then try to transfer. I know Denver has Centura and HCA hospitals.

Best of luck!

[Katarina Witt]

Originally Posted by wag more bark less

I remember an RN on here in the Denver forum swearing it's extremely tough there. Katiana, maybe? Me or my spouse have not worked in Denver, but we have a few friends who have been able to find Denver GN jobs- after applying from & attending school in COS.

My wife just had an experienced RN/BSN friend from work here in Austin tell her she applied for countless jobs in Denver and didn't get a single call.

My wife was able to get a job in Colo Springs quite easily, that was previously having a TX license. There is competition there, too though.

Bottom line, getting a job as a graduate nurse w/out any previous acute care experience is tough in lots of places, especially a desirable city like Denver. The best way to get a leg up would be to work as a tech or unit secretary or phlebotomist, or try to find a way to get some experience you to separate you from the GN crowd.

My hospital system here had 700 GNs apply in 2011! So it's tough out there but doable, since nurses are still in high demand according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Another option would be to get some connections at home, get some experience at a major hospital that's under a large umbrella corporation - HCA, for example - and then try to transfer. I know Denver has Centura and HCA hospitals.

Best of luck!

Yeah, it was me. Assuming I'm interpreting what you posted correctly, I agree that it's hard everywhere to get a nursing job these days, especially for a new graduate nurse. I think the BLS is crazy, and they seem to be focusing on the future with these predictions of theirs. I read some of the nursing literature, and the recession has changed things in nursing. Experienced nurses are going back to work, or putting off quitting or retiring, making things harder for new grads.

I believe Centura is a Colorado organization, for what it's worth.

[Step_Princess]

I don't know for Colorado but I came from Europe with Nursing degree and experience and I hadn't got problem with finding job and I will surly not work in hospital for $24.30 that Katiana wrote. She must be kidding me LPNs earn that money here on full time jobs 7-3 to not mention shift differentials for 3-11 and 11-7. There are still very big shortage of nurses. I can work 24/7 if I want. I don't think it is much more different in Colorado. For new grads is the best to find job in hospitals , ERs , or sub acute units in the nursing homes to learn the job, doctors office would not help them much. I am nurse for 28 years and I started first in the hospital now I can work anywhere I want

[Mike from back east]

Originally Posted by Step_Princess

I don't know for Colorado but I came from Europe with Nursing degree and experience and I hadn't got problem with finding job and I will surly not work in hospital for $24.30 that Katiana wrote. She must be kidding me LPNs earn that money here on full time jobs 7-3 to not mention shift differentials for 3-11 and 11-7. There are still very big shortage of nurses. I can work 24/7 if I want. I don't think it is much more different in Colorado. For new grads is the best to find job in hospitals , ERs , or sub acute units in the nursing homes to learn the job, doctors office would not help them much. I am nurse for 28 years and I started first in the hospital now I can work anywhere I want

Where are you located? Your zip code goes back to the area of Providence, RI, which may pay better than out here.

[Katarina Witt]

Originally Posted by Step_Princess

I don't know for Colorado but I came from Europe with Nursing degree and experience and I hadn't got problem with finding job and I will surly not work in hospital for $24.30 that Katiana wrote. She must be kidding me LPNs earn that money here on full time jobs 7-3 to not mention shift differentials for 3-11 and 11-7. There are still very big shortage of nurses. I can work 24/7 if I want. I don't think it is much more different in Colorado. For new grads is the best to find job in hospitals , ERs , or sub acute units in the nursing homes to learn the job, doctors office would not help them much. I am nurse for 28 years and I started first in the hospital now I can work anywhere I want

Hey, I was just reporting, I don't set the salaries. Those figures are also from 4 1/2 years ago, and the lowest number is the lowest starting salary for that position.

[MtnsForTheSoul]

I am an adult student and will be graduating with my BSN (2nd degree) in May 2016. I'm looking to relocate to CO once I am through with school. I have several years of experience working in the emergency department of a highly regarded hospital as a tech. I'm looking for some updated information regarding the nursing job market in COS/Denver/CO in general. From looking through the older forums i've gotten the idea that it may be difficult for out of staters to land jobs so this is a concern for me. Any and all information regarding nursing in CO would be greatly appreciated, thank you!