Can I still apply to new grad positions?

[Art_Vandelay]

Hello AN,

As I've been applying to hospitals, some specify a requirement for "1 year acute care experience". Well, I have 1 year sub-acute care experience(SNF), so technically I don't qualify. However, I graduated in Dec '09 so I am past the year point. Will I automatically be turned down for new grad positions? I realize I can apply for anything, but in this economy am I wasting my time on this listing? Or a new grad listing? What am I? I'm having an identity crisis. :)

[Art_Vandelay]

I hate to break it to you, but you're really not a new grad anymore.

:lol2: I laughed out loud when I read this. Thanks for all your feedback.

[Art_Vandelay]

Thanks everyone!

[Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN]

:lol2: I laughed out loud when I read this. Thanks for all your feedback.

At least I brought a smile to your face then :)

Seriously, I know it's tough--things have not really improved since I was a new grad. IMO be realistic about your chances but apply for whatever you can because you never know which application will get the bite. When I applied to my job they required people with 1-2 years' psych experience but I sold them on myself well enough to take a chance an a new grad...and a couple of years later I'm still here and now orienting a new grad of my very own :) Keep trying and hang in there!