I just graduated last week and i'm still awaiting my ATT. I just moved to a new city (within my state) after graduation and I finally polished my resume/cover letter and prepared my references to apply for jobs! I am dead set on working in a specific health care system, it's why I moved to this area in the first place. I keep seeing the same thing on all applications that are offered to new grads:
"REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of, or within 90 days of graduation from, an accredited RN nursing program. Current RN licensure in Virginia or compact state, or eligible for licensure. All selected new graduate applicants must take and pass NCLEX within 90 days of graduation date."
What exactly does "eligible for licensure" mean? Does it mean I need to receive my authorization to test (ATT) before I apply, or does it mean that I need to take (and pass of course) my NCLEX before I can even apply? Any help regarding this would be greatly appreciated :)
If I read correctly, it sounds like you've really put all your eggs in this one basket -- you moved with the hope of getting a job in a specific health care system. Depending upon where you live, this could be pretty risky, but it doesn't mean it's not possible. I'd definitely recommend applying ASAP. May is a big time for new grads to be applying for jobs, and many people already have a job offer in hand before they graduate because they started applying 2-3 months prior to graduation. It sounds like you're eligible to apply, or at least would have a reasonable argument for why you'd *think* you could even if someone later came by and said you did apply to early (not sure that would happen). As noted before, the wording is not exactly black and white and the advice of "use your best judgment" shows that it's not very clear.
Long story short....apply now. It can take over a month for someone that already has an active license to secure a new job just because of how long the process takes with interviews (sometimes multiple), HR doing all of their checks, getting your physical/drug test, having to wait for the next round of orientation classes.....Get the ball rolling.
And, depending upon how competitive the area is and how many positions you're looking at with this particular employer, it wouldn't hurt to look at what other options there are around. Just in case.
Agreed! Better to rejected than take the risk of never knowing... you never know, they might actually hire you!
I graduate in 3 weeks and have put in apps at a few places. Most of them said they've already filled the position, but 1 has called me back and I have to take a competency test and we'll go from there.
Even if they don't pick you, you might be considered for the next round of New grad residencies. What is there to lose except a few minutes of your time completing the app.
I just graduated last week and i'm still awaiting my ATT. I just moved to a new city (within my state) after graduation and I finally polished my resume/cover letter and prepared my references to apply for jobs! I am dead set on working in a specific health care system, it's why I moved to this area in the first place. I keep seeing the same thing on all applications that are offered to new grads:
"REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of, or within 90 days of graduation from, an accredited RN nursing program. Current RN licensure in Virginia or compact state, or eligible for licensure. All selected new graduate applicants must take and pass NCLEX within 90 days of graduation date."
What exactly does "eligible for licensure" mean? Does it mean I need to receive my authorization to test (ATT) before I apply, or does it mean that I need to take (and pass of course) my NCLEX before I can even apply? Any help regarding this would be greatly appreciated :)
This part (Current RN licensure in Virginia or compact state) means that if you are already licensed in one of the compact state you could apply.
This part (All selected new graduate applicants must take and pass NCLEX within 90 days of graduation date.") they will hire you as a newly graduated student, and you will keep the job on the contingency that you take and pass the NCLEX within 90 days.
This part ( Graduate of, or within 90 days of graduation from, an accredited RN nursing program) means that they would hire you three months before you graduated from your program. E.g. Your graduation is June, but they would hire you in the month of March.
Hope this helps to clarify things for you.
FYI - You should also contact the facility for further clarification.
"REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of, or within 90 days of graduation from, an accredited RN nursing program. Current RN licensure in Virginia or compact state, or eligible for licensure. All selected new graduate applicants must take and pass NCLEX within 90 days of graduation date."
What exactly does "eligible for licensure" mean? Does it mean I need to receive my authorization to test (ATT) before I apply, or does it mean that I need to take (and pass of course) my NCLEX before I can even apply? Any help regarding this would be greatly appreciated :)
I was hired for my first job weeks before I graduated. Don't wait any longer. If you keep waiting, you risk all of the new grads who started applying earlier than you snapping up all of the new grad spots at most hospitals, and you will be left without a job. Don't do that to yourself.
Where in VA? I just graduated a few weeks ago in Roanoke. It just means that you passed the classes and fulfilled the requirements of the program and are waiting on the ATT. At our local facility, you can work in a CNA role prior to receiving the ATT.
I was hired as a Graduate Nurse (GN). I was required to take & pass the NCLEX within 90 days of assuming that position. I passed, but if I hadnt, I'd have worked as a Tech until I retested. If I failed x2, I would lose my position as unable to meet the terms of hire. Passing, as you can imagine, really took some pressure off.
That sounds like what this facility you are lookin at is willing to do.
OPTIONS: Add to your resume pending NCLEX exam, as the students were told to do this year locally.You usually receive a permit to work until your license arrive. Or just explain during interview because the way it is written to me sounds like "eligible to sit for licensure" and you are. Get your foot in the door with the interview and blow them away-they will hire you especially in VA. They are in great need!!! Don't worry yourself over this, it will probably end up being something you never needed to be concerned with. New graduates locally have been given jobs and they haven't taken their exam yet. You may get a lower starting pay -or not-until license or permit arrives, however, if that's what you really want: My motto is "There's always a way!"
I graduated a few weeks ago and I have never heard of waiting for ATT to apply. I have already applies for a dozen jobs by now. The hiring process can take weeks, dont wait!!
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If I read correctly, it sounds like you've really put all your eggs in this one basket -- you moved with the hope of getting a job in a specific health care system. Depending upon where you live, this could be pretty risky, but it doesn't mean it's not possible. I'd definitely recommend applying ASAP. May is a big time for new grads to be applying for jobs, and many people already have a job offer in hand before they graduate because they started applying 2-3 months prior to graduation. It sounds like you're eligible to apply, or at least would have a reasonable argument for why you'd *think* you could even if someone later came by and said you did apply to early (not sure that would happen). As noted before, the wording is not exactly black and white and the advice of "use your best judgment" shows that it's not very clear.
Long story short....apply now. It can take over a month for someone that already has an active license to secure a new job just because of how long the process takes with interviews (sometimes multiple), HR doing all of their checks, getting your physical/drug test, having to wait for the next round of orientation classes.....Get the ball rolling.
And, depending upon how competitive the area is and how many positions you're looking at with this particular employer, it wouldn't hurt to look at what other options there are around. Just in case.