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"I'll definitely be back next year": Annual school of nursing job fair continues growth
Aaron Workman, Reporter
Issue date: 2/12/08 Section: News
The school of nursing at Youngstown State University helped its students with their job searches this Monday at its annual job fair in Kilcawley Center's Chestnut Room.
Kim Serroka, associate professor and coordinator of YSU's Bachelor of Science in nursing program, said this year's fair had a great turnout.
"We had some recruiters cancel because of the cold weather, but the student response was wonderful," she said.
Serroka said the fair has been growing in recent years, partly because of the nursing shortage. This shortage has a bright side for nursing students, though. She noted that most of the program's nursing students have a job lined up by three months before graduation, and are "looking at about $45,000 a year to start."
All this adds up to a win-win situation for students and recruiters at the job fair, which is held yearly the second Monday in February. Recruiters come from Youngstown, Western Pennsylvania, Akron and Cleveland, as well as the military. Serroka said the military response has been especially large, noting that military benefits are "unbelievable" and are a big draw for some students.
Several recruiters come to YSU every year looking for qualified candidates, and they're not just looking for seniors.
"We have plenty of opportunities for sophomores and juniors as well. They can come to the fair to apply for Nurse Associate and Nurse Tech positions at hospitals, and we encourage them to attend," said Serroka.
These positions allow students to work alongside registered nurses and can offer experience and edge over other candidates after graduation.
Linda Kaley, professional recruiter for Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, said she comes here every year because of YSU's quality students and large pool of prospective employees.
"The students here are great. They come prepared with resumes and looking professional. They know what they want," Kaley said. "I'll definitely be back next year."
Kim Serroka, associate professor and coordinator of YSU's Bachelor of Science in nursing program, said this year's fair had a great turnout.
"We had some recruiters cancel because of the cold weather, but the student response was wonderful," she said.
Serroka said the fair has been growing in recent years, partly because of the nursing shortage. This shortage has a bright side for nursing students, though. She noted that most of the program's nursing students have a job lined up by three months before graduation, and are "looking at about $45,000 a year to start."
All this adds up to a win-win situation for students and recruiters at the job fair, which is held yearly the second Monday in February. Recruiters come from Youngstown, Western Pennsylvania, Akron and Cleveland, as well as the military. Serroka said the military response has been especially large, noting that military benefits are "unbelievable" and are a big draw for some students.
Several recruiters come to YSU every year looking for qualified candidates, and they're not just looking for seniors.
"We have plenty of opportunities for sophomores and juniors as well. They can come to the fair to apply for Nurse Associate and Nurse Tech positions at hospitals, and we encourage them to attend," said Serroka.
These positions allow students to work alongside registered nurses and can offer experience and edge over other candidates after graduation.
Linda Kaley, professional recruiter for Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, said she comes here every year because of YSU's quality students and large pool of prospective employees.
"The students here are great. They come prepared with resumes and looking professional. They know what they want," Kaley said. "I'll definitely be back next year."
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