Re: When will you/did you start applying?

I was wondering when I should be looking for a job also. I'm graduating in June but I'd really like to travel before settling down with a job. I would probably like to start working around Aug or a bit earlier. I'm just concerned about the timing because of the competition and the different new grad programs accepting at only specific times in the year.

Re: When will you/did you start applying?

It seems like most programs in my area hire in June-Aug and Jan-Feb. So you would need to apply before those times to be in the running for that hiring. I graduated in 9/21 and nclex on 9/25 and I'm just being looked at for the winter hirings now. Melissa

Re: When will you/did you start applying?

I graduated in May of 2009. I started job applications the week of December 20th, right before I went home for x-mas break/right after finals. I landed an interview for a job that didnt start until August of 2009 within 3 days, I interviewed early January and had the job on the spot. I did not start until August 28th 2009 after I had completed NCLEX but that's what the application process was like. Oh and I am from Massachusetts and couldn't get anything closer than DC which is where I am now, although I wanted peds or NICU and I got NICU, I've been on orientation 10 weeks now and love it :-)

Moral of the story: apply sooner rather than later, some facilities will tell you to apply again in Feb/March (some told me that) but at least they already have your name and info and in the meantime you might get something else.

Good Luck!