Do you apply to only new grad positions?

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yes, the vast majority of jobs want some experience, job postings sometimes say experience preferred, instead of saying experience required. so does that stop you from applying to them? I mean, whats the worse that could happen? they just don't respond or say no thank you, but do you think it's possible to get hired into that position with no experience?

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Yep. Happened to me. Sometimes they just need to fill a spot. And worse case scenario, they get no offers internally or externally except for a new nurse. :)

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Yep. Happened to me. Sometimes they just need to fill a spot. And worse case scenario, they get no offers internally or externally except for a new nurse. :)

I would go ahead and apply anyway. That's what I did, and I got hired for a supposedly " no new grads" job. Yes, they all want someone with years of experience, but sometimes they have to "settle" for one of us

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

I did the same and I got hired. The position asked for 2 years of nursing experience and I had none...I made that clear in my application paperwork and during my interview. I got the job.

Just apply. It won't hurt.

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Specializes in LTC/SNF.

My job said "1 year acute care RN experience required" and I was hired as a new grad with only 8 months of LPN experience. There are opportunities out there if employers are desperate and/or you are able to really sell yourself well via your resume, cover letter, interview, etc. Worst-case scenario is that you lose 15 minutes of your time. Also, I know that sometimes recruiters talk to one another, so it is smart to put your name out there as much as you can.

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Specializes in Primary Care.

I applied to any job, regardless of experience. It certainly isn't going to hurt you. The job I have now wasn't even posted when I applied for another position, so after I interviewed they offered me my current position. Apply for position A, because for all you know positions B and C are available, but haven't been posted yet.

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Specializes in LTC, Agency, HHC.

I apply to everything. I am technically not a "new" grad, but I am a new RN. So far no bites yet, but I still apply, apply, apply!!

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Apply like mad and find out who the recruiters are on LinkedIn and make connections with them. I connected with the CEO of the hospital I ended up getting a job for, he endorsed my critical thinking skills. I don't know if that had Anything to do with me ending up with my job there.

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Agree with all the former posts, I eventually accepted a new grad position, but I applied for jobs that were exp. nurses only and got an interview for one of them.

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I, too, applied to everything I saw!

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