[TexasPoodleMix]

Is it possible (common) to get an RN position in a LTC facility fresh out of school ? (with an adn)

Thanks !

[Ari RN]

I am sure they are accepting ADN RN's. New RN grads are being accepted into the ICU and other specialties units. I don't think you'll have a problem applying for the LTC unit.

[TexasPoodleMix]

Thanks, Ari !

[michelle126]

Heck yah... most places would love to have GNs

[purplemania]

probably, but be sure you get plenty of orientation. I had a friend who was put right on the floor as a charge nurse over LVN's with tons of experience. She was miserable and quit soon after. You need support while you are transitioning from student to nurse.

[donmomofnine]

I have had, and would continue to hire, graduate nurses ~ RN or LPNs! The only time it was difficult was when one did not pass her boards and could not continue to work. I held her position, but that was not good for staffing! We partner as a clinical site for a community college LPN program! What a great chance to show off our facility and recruit these new grads!

[TexasPoodleMix]

People tell me I am crazy for wanting to work in ltc . truth is i have always had such a soft spot for the elderly. everyone is always so concerned about 'the children' and it seems as though the elderly, often just as helpless, get long forgotten.

my MIL is a nurse and said she originally wanted to work in ltc, but after seeing the conditions, she decided against it.

[donmomofnine]

My experience is that there are some wonderful LTC facilities out there! There are five within driving distance of my home. Just keep looking for the right place!

[imagin916]

If your interest is in the elderly population, you can also find out if a hospital around your area has a special unit for elderly people. In my hospital, we have what they call an ACE unit, that is a medical/surgical unit, specifically for elderly people, and they focus on returning these patients to the best state of health possible and getting them back into the community. In this case, you would get your hospital med/surg experience, as well as working with the elderly population. In addition, if you ask any med surg nurse, I would bet that they would tell you that the vast majority of thier patients are elderly on any given day anyway, so you would get the opportunity to work with this group a lot of the time. Good luck with the job search!

[military girl]

I agree with everyone. With the nursing shortage, most places are glad to have GNs apply. However, as stated in the other posts, make sure that you get the orientation that you feel that you deserve. Don't let them tell you that they feel that you're ready. If you need a longer orientation, ask for it. I don't work in long term care, but we did have a nurse that had a forced orientation, and she felt that she needed more time. She didn't ask for it. She no longer works at my facility.
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