In general, how many years of experience does one need as an RN, to get out of that dreadful designation of "New Grad", and into a level of comfortably being considered a good prospect as a competitive candidate?
allnurses Guide Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN 4 Articles; 7,907 Posts Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions. Aug 16, 2011 Most places will no longer consider you a new grad after 1 year of employment.
nurseontheway 212 Posts Aug 16, 2011 I just reached my one year anniversary at work so that is nice to know!
linearthinker, DNP, RN 1,688 Posts Specializes in FNP. Has 25 years experience. Aug 17, 2011 I'd say you are a "new grad" for a year, and a novice for about five years.
texkid, RN 44 Posts Specializes in Med-Surg. Aug 17, 2011 Working almost a year now, quite frankly it doesn't bother me that most still consider me a "new grad". In a way, it works for my benefit in the sense that the seasoned nurses will say, "hey, go get him, he's gotta see this". And I will be like, "ah snap! Thanks, I learned something new!" and then we'll have coffee and reminisce of the awesomeness that is new knowledge. But hey, acting all top gun barely a year out is cool too.
