Can you work as a home health RN and still apply for new grad RN residency

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Hi guys,

I am new grad nurse that graduated in 2018 with my ADN. My question is can I work as a home health nurse for a few months (need $$$ to finish my BSN) and then apply for NEW GRAD RN residency and still be considered a new RN? I am in California if that helps...thx!!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Geriatrics, Wound Care.

You are usually considered a "new grad" for the first year after graduating. They may consider home health a slight bit of experience, but not relevant to floor nursing. Perhaps the "new grad" year may be "reset" after getting your BSN.

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One year after graduating. Home health has nothing to do with it.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

My employer states in their residency description that you have to be less than one year from licensure.

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