**Need help** New Grad LVN to RN

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Hello to all who help,

I am a new grad RN, BSN who was previously an LVN. Nursing for me started in 2008 and I have been actively pursuing a BSN for some time now. Recently, I have passed NCLEX in a compact state and while awaiting my pending license number I ran into a few questions that I found myself unclear about. So I thought, who better to ask than all nurses. Questions before I start my search include:

1. Am I considered a "new grad" when I apply for positions?

2. Will my experience as an LVN (3 years) be considered in the application process?

3. Do I have to apply to an RN new grad residency program?

4. Is an RN new grad residency required to work as an RN or recommended?

5. Any advise, tips, or recommendations?

Also, I am searching to relocate to San Antonio, Texas so if you have any regarding this location please help.

Thank you

[bugya90, ASN, BSN, LVN, RN]

I am also a recent RN grad who has been a LVN for 6 years.

1. Yes you are considered a new grad when applying for positions.

2. Some companies count your LVN experience and some don't. My new employer did give me slightly higher pay then new grad pay due to my years of experience but not much.

3. Depends on your area. In my area the only jobs that are offered to new grads are the residency positions as far as hospital jobs go.

4. Again depends on your area and how your area hospitals prefer to do their hiring practices.

[scrublife40]

Thank you!! bugya90, ASN, LVN, RN

[Crush]

Hello to all who help,

I am a new grad RN, BSN who was previously an LVN. Nursing for me started in 2008 and I have been actively pursuing a BSN for some time now. Recently, I have passed NCLEX in a compact state and while awaiting my pending license number I ran into a few questions that I found myself unclear about. So I thought, who better to ask than all nurses. Questions before I start my search include:

1. Am I considered a "new grad" when I apply for positions?

2. Will my experience as an LVN (3 years) be considered in the application process?

3. Do I have to apply to an RN new grad residency program?

4. Is an RN new grad residency required to work as an RN or recommended?

5. Any advise, tips, or recommendations?

Also, I am searching to relocate to San Antonio, Texas so if you have any regarding this location please help.

Thank you

1. Yes, you are a new grad.

2. Most places will consider your LPN experience though. But you are still a new grad RN.

3. No, but if you plan to work in a hospital I think most will want you to but depends of the facility.

4. No. But check facility policies.

5. If a residency program is available, I think they are a good thing. That is just my opinion though.

[SaltySarcasticSally, LPN, RN]

I was an LPN as well and have only been an RN for 7 months. I was considered a new grad RN but I was paid a bit more for my LPN experience. I came into the new grad program with an open mind because it was on situations I had not seen as an LPN. The new grad residency is great because you get more orientation time which is always a good thing I think when going from a non acute care setting to an acute care setting. GL!