Adn new grad

rnprettyblonde · Oct 17, 2014

Equal opportunities from what I've heard. Nursing homes are more likely to provide less training and skill opportunity though. Protect your license always. Good luck to you.

scaredsilly, BSN, RN · Oct 18, 2014

wiley_rachel, you didn't mention where you are in Colorado. In the Denver Metro area, most hospitals will not hire ADNs, so if that's where you plan to work you are going to want to focus on clinics, Drs offices, nursing homes and possibly LTCs. If you are in more rural areas then you would have to check with the hospitals in that part of the state. I have heard that ADNs can get hired at hospitals in the Alamosa area, not sure of anywhere else.

KellyRN2013 · Oct 19, 2014

If you have to go to a nursing home you will use a lot of your skills. They will also train you to perform these skills. If yuu ever come to situation and you do not feel comfortable performing that skill then tell your unit manager and they will show you how to perform the skill. In LTC you will see wounds, trachs, vents, you will get to start IVs for fluids, and many different things! You will utilize a lot of your skills. Some LTCs use their RNs as managers so you will just have to check and see! But either way, you will definitely use your skills in LTC!!! Good luck :)

daniellehorses · Nov 13, 2014

Scaredsilly - ppcc is located in Colorado Springs.

My neighbor just graduated from ppcc this past May & easily found a job just South of the Springs in Pueblo at one of their local medical centers. I have one semester left of pre req --- good luck to you!

scaredsilly, BSN, RN · Nov 16, 2014

Danielle, thanks! I wasn't sure!

In my opinion it should be equal opportunity, not sure why Denver hospitals won't hire ADNs, I assume it has something to do with magnet status. I'm glad other parts of the state are more ADN friendly!

daniellehorses · Nov 16, 2014

No problem. I live right outside the Springs and Pueblo is not a far commute. It's literally all highway. So depending on where you live there are definitely some options!

hope3456, ASN, RN · Nov 17, 2014

Danielle, thanks! I wasn't sure!
In my opinion it should be equal opportunity, not sure why Denver hospitals won't hire ADNs, I assume it has something to do with magnet status. I'm glad other parts of the state are more ADN friendly!

Many parts of Colorado are saturated with nurses - especially new graduates. Hospitals can be picky as they will get hundreds of applicants for entry level acute care positions.