? about applying for jobs

Hi everyone,

I have a question that I am having a hard time finding the answer to. I am in my final semester of nursing school and was told that I should start applying to jobs now. I could work as a graduate nurse right after graduation and then as soon as I pass the NCLEX I would change over to an RN. But apparently according to this person, I could do everything an RN could do.

I have never heard of this and am not even sure if it is true. I have never heard of anyone working as a graduate nurse. Is it the same as a nurse extern? If anyone has any knowledge on this tipic your response is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.