Are there jobs for Adn?

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I'm a new grad with an associates degree. I was wondering if there are jobs out there for me. Or should I have to an lpn job to meanwhile doing the rn - bsn program. Do I have to take the nclex again for lpn asap after taking the nclex-rn?

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

Not all if even many states will allow those who have completed an RN program to take the NCLEX-PN, and of those that do, I believe it is after completing a certain portion of the RN program. You can only work as an LPN if you hold a license as an LPN. It's not a consolation prize for RNs unable to find jobs as RNs.

How have you been looking for jobs? Are you only looking at facilities near you? Are you only looking at positions in your desired specialty? Unless you are in a setting where there is truly a nursing shortage (and those areas seem to be getting fewer and smaller), chances are you won't be getting your choice of jobs. You may need to be flexible about where you work (acute care, long term care, outpatient offices, etc), what shifts you will work, and what specialty you will work in. You may find yourself needing to relocate. Are there jobs out there for ADNs? Yes, but you will need to do some research to find them, hone your resume, and practice your interviews to make yourself stand out.

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

Although, according to this post from January 20:

Hi I'm a senior in high school and recently I've considered being vegan because of my profound love for animals . I'm very concerned whether my veganism in the near future can it affect my management with critically ill patients. Or can it affect with my relationship with my future colleagues? I'm vegan , I love animal , I know I shouldn't be this doubtful but I'm just concerned :/

And this post from December:

Hi .. I'm a hs senior and was wondering if it would be a good idea for me to work part time as a cna after graduation in June 15' while I'm in college full time for a nursing major to get my associates degree ..

You're a high school senior. So, I'm just wondering how on earth you're already a new grad with an ADN.

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Although, according to this post from January 20:

And this post from December:

You're a high school senior. So, I'm just wondering how on earth you're already a new grad with an ADN.

Lololololz BUSTED!!!

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Specializes in hospice.
Although, according to this post from January 20:

And this post from December:

You're a high school senior. So, I'm just wondering how on earth you're already a new grad with an ADN.

Or a sweaty, obese mid30's fedora-tipping moms-basement-dweller who got frustrated trying to find Kate Upton in Game of War and came here to troll for fun for a while.

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Although, according to this post from January 20:

And this post from December:

You're a high school senior. So, I'm just wondering how on earth you're already a new grad with an ADN.

Apparently didn't realize we aren't stupid, and that ALL posts by any one person are searchable. :sneaky:

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I'm a new grad with an associates degree. I was wondering if there are jobs out there for me.

For actual nurses who hold real licenses, yes. For you...? No.

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