Hello! I am a current ADN RN student who is graduating in December 2020. I am planning to move to a different city in my state (Tampa, FL). I am planning to apply for residency programs, but it seems as though some require BSN new grads. I plan to apply still, but if I do not get lucky, should I just consider a regular staff position or look into a non-hospital job to start? I think the residency would build my confidence as an RN. I have been an LPN for two years in LTC. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May 13 by nursepaloma, RN 40 Posts; 229 Profile Views I also live in FL and I've been applying to places with my ADN. All the locations I applied to stated they "prefer BSN" but ADN nurses are certainly not out of contention. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May 13 by Nurse SMS, MSN, RN Nurse SMS has 9 years experience as a MSN, RN and specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development. 7 Followers; 6,407 Posts; 49,934 Profile Views It just depends what the hiring practices are where you live and how hard COVID is still impacting things by January of 2021. Where I live, you can't get a hospital position as a new grad unless you go through a residency program. They won't hire direct to the floor. It may or may not be different where you live. Where I live, BSN has a significant advantage. May or may not be true where you live. If you find you are having difficulty getting into an acute care position, of course you should take a position as an RN elsewhere, at least if you have bills to pay. COVID is playing havoc with new grad residencies all over the place, making them be delayed or stopped all together. Keep your eye on the market. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
