Applying for jobs....how soon?

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Hello All:

Does anyone out there have any suggestions regarding when it is best to begin applying for RN positions prior to graduation? I will be graduating in May 2010 with my BSN. This is a second career for me and I not sure what the typical practices are when job searching for RN positions. I have heard answers that varied from "start applying now (in February)" to "wait until you have your degree." Given the current job market, I would certainly appreciate any feedback!

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Start now....With the tight job market its important to be networking and going to career fairs etc well in advance of graduation...

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Pretty much now.

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Specializes in LTC/Skilled Care/Rehab.

I agree that you should start now. I graduated in May 09 and havent' found a job yet. I started looking in April (when hospitals told me to start) but I wish I would have started sooner. Good luck!

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I called a lot of places but almost every place wants to see your license prior to applying.

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I am in Texas and I am scheduled to graduate in May (as long as I pass exit HESI), I know there are deadlines for graduate nurse applicants at some facilities.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Geriatrics, LTC.

No one would even talk to me without the license appearing online.

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Specializes in Psychiatry.
Start now....With the tight job market its important to be networking and going to career fairs etc well in advance of graduation...

YES!!!! :up:

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I'm also graduating in May with my BSN, and just sent off job applications last week. The college I attend is through a local hospital, and they offer new grads internship spots...only 80 slots for 150-some graduates.

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