by sooperdooper

Updated Aug 28, 2009 at 01:04 PM by sooperdooper

Hello all! Not sure if this is the correct forum, but I am curious if anyone knows if it is possible to work as an extern if you have passed boards.

My potential situation: I will sit for boards next may but I will not be done with my BSN until Jan or feb of the following year. Between the time I pass boards and my graduation will mostly consist of non nursing classes, thus I would like to work as an extern to keep my skills up to date. I know hospitals will not hire me as a regular employee wthout my degree, but what about non hospital settings as another option. I'm in California and thanks for any responses!

Re: Passing nclex early and working as extern possible?

So, are you saying that you plan to sit for the "NCLEX-RN" BEFORE you actually graduate from nursing school?

Re: Passing nclex early and working as extern possible?

If you pass the NCLEX (before graduating), do you get your license right away? As long as you're licensed, I wouldn't think employers would have a big problem with hiring you.

Re: Passing nclex early and working as extern possible?

Originally Posted by FlyingScot

So, are you saying that you plan to sit for the "NCLEX-RN" BEFORE you actually graduate from nursing school?

Yes. I am a BSN student. My last 8 months of school will be upper division classes (some nursing without clinical rotations plus non nursing classes). I will have completed all necessary classes required to sit for boards next may.

And I know for a fact the hospital nearest to me (Scripps) does not hire those without a degree.

Re: Passing nclex early and working as extern possible?

I thought CA will not issue license without you graduating. I know they will let you sit NCLEX before you graduate but thought you had to graduate to get the license?

Re: Passing nclex early and working as extern possible?

If this is the case then it will work out for me because then i can just get a job as an extern