Are you a New Grad after getting your MSN?

[Kaelias22]

Hello, I just had a quick question. I graduated June 2017 from nursing school and Passed my NCLEX in August 2017. I am now enrolled in an ASN-MSN program that is 19 months. As I am currently doing the program I am actively looking for a Job in a hospital preferably a medsurg position. It is very difficult to find a job in the Bay area as a new graduate nurse. I am considering taking a position in a SNF just temporarily to gain some skills on being on my own. Maybe for 6 months or less. In the meantime I will still be looking for a hospital position. My question is after working in a SNF for 6 months or less and Finishing my Masters Program in December 2018, will I still be considered a new Grad because I will just be graduating from my masters programs? I know a lot of places require BSN, so thats why I am doing this program right now. I eventually want to specialize so that is why I chose the Masters route. I would be willing to relocate to a different area in CA or even move out of state. Just want to know If I can still apply to Staff Nurse I because I will still have 6 months or less of nursing experience. Any tips are welcomed :)

Thank you!

[Scottishtape]

I'm not sure about your area, it in my area, anyone with less than 1 year of experience is considered a new grad, regardless of whether they're an ADN, BSN, or MSN.

I seem to remember a thread here from someone who did the same thing you are and they had a heck of a time getting placed because not only was she considered a new grad, but the hospitals didn't want to pay her for having an MSN when they could hire ADNs and BSNs cheaper.

Maybe search for that thread and see what advice is in there.

[Kaelias22]

Thanks So much scottishtape! I will look for that thread.

[cleback]

Just my 2 cents... I'd go for a BSN and wait until I was employed by the hospital to start an msn. It seems like I've read other posts where it was hard to get hired with an msn and no experience. Plus you'd likely have tuition reimbursement at a hospital.