GN status? so confused

[LAnewgrad]

Please help me, I'm really confused about the next step to take. I just graduated from a BSN program in LA two weeks ago, and had to move to FL unexpectedly for family reasons a few days later. I already applied for my FL license and waiting to get my ATT. I've started looking at jobs online but don't know if I should apply for jobs as a graduate nurse or wait to get my RN license and then apply for RN jobs. I called BON and they said it will take a few weeks to become eligible as a graduate nurse. Do I have to wait until I am eligible to apply for these graduate nurse jobs? I am so anxious to find a job and start interviewing!!!

[MIA-RN1, RN]

Please help me, I'm really confused about the next step to take. I just graduated from a BSN program in LA two weeks ago, and had to move to FL unexpectedly for family reasons a few days later. I already applied for my FL license and waiting to get my ATT. I've started looking at jobs online but don't know if I should apply for jobs as a graduate nurse or wait to get my RN license and then apply for RN jobs. I called BON and they said it will take a few weeks to become eligible as a graduate nurse. Do I have to wait until I am eligible to apply for these graduate nurse jobs? I am so anxious to find a job and start interviewing!!!

I think it would depend on the facility and what their practices are regarding GN's. I am going to start my new job as a GN with a limited permit. I have no experience as a nurse other than school (obviously!).

Why not start looking and calling around? Maybe get a few interviews if you can. Nurse Recruiters might well be able to answer your questions for you.

Good luck!

[nursekathi]

The way I've been doing it (in Ohio), is simply applying for RN jobs. Most interviews begin with a nurse recruiter, and they know the ropes as far as facility as well as state policy, regarding GN status. Don't stress, that's what they are there for!

Kat