Graduating in May! too soon to start applying?

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Hey i grad in may 07 :) Is it too soon to start applying at hospitals? im looking to relocate after graduating so id just be applying to these hospitals online and talking to HR on the phone. also i was hoping to find something in labor and delivery.. which i know is one of the more competitive specialties so i dont want to sit back and wait too long and not be able to get a spot :/ anyway if anyone has any adivce.. lemme know :) thanks!

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Specializes in retail NP.

what i would do (if i were you) is try to get everything into the BON about 2 months in advance--the application, finger prints, etc. then start calling nursing recruiters (or emailing them) about 3 months in advance. i applied and got a position 2 months prior to graduating (without being an extern) and had all my stuff into the board prior to graduating. the day after graduation i got my ATT from pearsonvue and scheduled my nclex. that's the way i'd recommend you attack this stuff. also, are you planning to work in compact states?

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Specializes in OB.

Hello, I am going to Labor and Delivery, and I applied for every Labor job I interviewed for in September and October, and was offered the one htat I really wanted in December, and since January there had been a waiting list in L&D, I would advise you to call all the recruiters where you are interested in working on Monday, It is crunch time now!

Good Luck~

Also I know you are ready to graduate just like me, finding a job adds a little more Umph for that last couple of months!

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Specializes in Psych, substance abuse, MR-DD.

It depends on the hospital, but all the ones around here have been or are now stating to look at applications. I interviewed at a few places in January and now have a job lined up for June. If you want L&D don't wait any longer!

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Specializes in ICU, PACU, Cath Lab.

I had put in my applications...everyone told me it was too soon...well I have an interview set up for next Wed in Labor and Delivery...so I guess it was not too soon afterall!!! Good Luck!!!

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Specializes in Psych, substance abuse, MR-DD.
I had put in my applications...everyone told me it was too soon...well I have an interview set up for next Wed in Labor and Delivery...so I guess it was not too soon afterall!!! Good Luck!!!

Awesome, remember to prepare, prepare, prepare for your interview. Good luck and let us know how it went :)

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