Looking for RN job after graduation

[kujomonster]

I was wondering how soon I should start looking for jobs for after I graduate in May. I most likely will not be taking the NCLEX until June. Can I still apply even though I have not taken/passed the NCLEX yet?

[CrazierThanYou]

This question has been asked a bazillion times on here and the answer is that it will be different everywhere. A friend of mine was hired at a major prestigious university hospital before she even graduated but in my area you have to be a fully licensed nurse before they will even LOOK at your application. So, I would check with hospitals, your instructors, etc.

[boisern84]

Start looking as soon as possible there are many new grad positions who will accept you before you pass NCLEX. However they are very competitive and sometimes have lengthy applications.