Applying for Jobs

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Specializes in PICU.

Hello,

I'll be graduating with my ADN in May. I am wondering how soon is too soon to start applying for jobs. I know some of the people in my program that graduated last semester had jobs lined up before they even graduated, so I'm just wondering how that works. Can I go ahead and apply and just list my anticipated graduation date and make it clear I don;t actually have my license yet? Or is it too soon to apply?

Thanks for any advice!

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Start applying now!

Trust me, hundreds of RN students, and current unemployed RNs apply to a few RN positions. By the time a recruiter gets to your application it will be months. So, if you wish to have something secured by May, June, start applying now. It will never hurt.

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Specializes in PICU.

Thank you for your response! Would you just recommend that I put my anticipated graduation date on my resume then, since I do not have a degree/license yet?

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Start applying final semester, most places will hire you with the contingency of passing the NCLEX, and will hold the position. If you have a specific clinical site you like, let the manager know you'd like to work there. Best of luck

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