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New Grad Programs for ADN?

I know I'm getting a little ahead of myself with this question - but it can't hurt to plan! So I just took the TEAS and I'm planning on starting an ADN program in January. I'd prefer to go straight into BSN, but I already have a bachelor's degree in another field and the only "accelerated" program near me has a very long waiting list. I figure it will be faster to just do the ADN and then RN to BSN.

Anyway... I read through the threads on here all the time, especially the Nurse Beth Q&As. She's always referring to "new grad programs" for the first year after graduation. I started to look into these and it looks like they're all for BSN grads only. I can't find any for ADN grads and the BSN programs all state that if you have over a year of experience, you're not eligible (so I won't be able to work while getting BSN to be eligible??). Is this correct or am I not looking in the right places? What's the best track for a new ADN grad?

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    New grad programs are for new grads- there aren't separate programs for ADN or BSN. The facilities offering programs have the right to define qualifications of those who may apply. In areas where there are far more new grads than spots for new grads, the facilities are cutting down on the number of applicants by requiring the qualification of holding a BSN. You may need to expand your search from new grad programs to positions willing to consider new grads, expanding the radius of locations you'd consider, expanding the specialties you'd consider (including outside of acute care), and considering relocating to an area that is in need of nurses. Right now, many places are seeing an employer's market where they can be choosy about who they'll consider. In most areas, the nursing shortage is either a myth in its entirety or only a shortage of nurses with certain specialty experience.

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    Thanks! I'm sure some things will have changed by the time I'm licensed, but the clarification is appreciated.

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