When to Apply????

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Specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.

Hello,

I am sure this has been asked before, however I cannot find the thread. I am wondering how early a nursing student should start applying for nursing jobs? I graduate in May and someone said we should start applying in January, that just seems so soon to me. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you

Swtooth

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Hi there! Around here (MA), we have been told to start applying now. Interviews are done in January and most hospitals said they are finished hiring by March. Hope that helps

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Specializes in Psych, substance abuse, MR-DD.

Yup, I have contacted hospitals in the Western mass and Central CT and they are saying that the winter break is a great time to apply and schedule an interview.

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Specializes in Surgery, Ob/Gyn.

If you are going for an internship, start looking at what their deadlines will be NOW, so you can get everything you need all lined out. If you are going into a specialty you may want to start talking to the nurse recruiters in Jan as well. Im graduating on the 16th and I started applying in late Sept/Oct, if that helps. But I know some internships deadlines were in Sept or early Oct for those beginning in Jan

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Specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.

wow. I am really suprised. SMF47 I will also be applying in MA, which hospitals are you going to apply too, if you do not mind my asking?

Swtooth

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Hi swtooth! In MA, I'm thinking about applying to UMass Medical Center, Baystate Medical Center, Mass General, and Brigham & Women's. I also might apply to some in CT and RI as well. I'm not sure where I want to live yet so I want to apply in different areas and see where that takes me. Good luck! :balloons:

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