Can I still apply to NEW GRAD Residency?

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hi. I've graduated in may 2013 with my BSN and only until July 2014 I was able to take my NCLEX and passed the boards. It took my awhile to take the nclex due to certain family/personal issues. I'm relieved that all that is behind me but now my struggle is finding a job. I live in california and its been very competitive. Can I still continue to apply to new grad programs? or should i give up on that and try something else. Its becoming very frustrating. I've sent out a ton of applications but nothing. Any advice would help. Thank you in advance! :)

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I would think you might need to contact individual hospitals to see if you still meet the criteria before you start applying to those programs. Good luck!

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

Totally depends on the facility. Some facilities required that you have graduated within the past 6 or 12 months.

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Specializes in ICU.

It totally depends on the organization. My experience: if their webpage or other information don't clearly state you are ineligible, APPLY. What do you have to lose?

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Where I am you can apply if you have less than 1 yr nursing experience. Have you considered relocating since the market is so saturated in CA?

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