Nursing Jobs- 1 year of experience?

[CNMtobe2012]

Hi Everyone,

I am currently a nursing student and will be starting clinicals in the fall. I recently search the internet to see what jobs will be available to me in Maryland once I graduate. Most of the job annoucements that I see require at least one year of experience. Although I have thought about finding a job in a hospital once I complete my first year of clinicals, I really do not what to leave the job I am currently working as a clerk/typist. My manager and supervisor are very nice and this is a sure pay check. I work part time during the school year and full time during the summer. I make my own schedule arranging and rearranging it as I see fit to accomedate my school schedule, this include taking off mutiple days to study during finals (with no questions or complaints from management). I do more that 50% of my class assignment on my job so I have alot of flexiblity. I know even if I choose to take a position at a hospital I would not leave my current employers. Although I would like to do both, I am afraid that I will not be able to fully concentrate on my classes my senoir year. If I decided not to work at a hospital how will I meet the experience requirement? I would love to get the hands on experience that working in a hospital will give me but my current employers are so encouraging and will do just about anything to ensure that I successfully graduate (my manager has told me that if I am give a summer externship that I could take a leave of absence and return when the summer is over or if I am offered and decide to continue my externship that I could keep my job as long as I came in at least one day a week!). OK all the rambling boils down to one question:uhoh3: , how do new grads qualify for jobs that ask for at least one year of experience (as most of them do) unless we work in a hospital or some other health facility before we graduate? Do clinicals count as experience? Thanks in advance for any responese.:) :roll

[CNMtobe2012]

Thanks everyone for your replies as they were all helpful.

[CNMtobe2012]

Thanks everyone for your replies as they were all helpful.

[Nurse Ratched, RN]

What is a GN?

GN = graduate nurse - someone who has graduated nursing school but not yet passed the boards.

Many hospital policies allow them to do most things a nurse can under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. In my facility one has 90 days from time of hire as a GN to gain licensure.

[Nurse Ratched, RN]

What is a GN?

GN = graduate nurse - someone who has graduated nursing school but not yet passed the boards.

Many hospital policies allow them to do most things a nurse can under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. In my facility one has 90 days from time of hire as a GN to gain licensure.

[CNMtobe2012]

GN = graduate nurse - someone who has graduated nursing school but not yet passed the boards.

Many hospital policies allow them to do most things a nurse can under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. In my facility one has 90 days from time of hire as a GN to gain licensure.

Thanks for the clarification I haven't quite caught on to all the nursing abbreviations.

[CNMtobe2012]

GN = graduate nurse - someone who has graduated nursing school but not yet passed the boards.

Many hospital policies allow them to do most things a nurse can under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. In my facility one has 90 days from time of hire as a GN to gain licensure.

Thanks for the clarification I haven't quite caught on to all the nursing abbreviations.

[RN4NICU, LPN, LVN]

Thanks for the clarification I haven't quite caught on to all the nursing abbreviations.

One reason some persons never hear of the GN is some states do not allow GNs to practice. My state and several others that I know of do not acknowledge GNs. The new grad either works as a tech until license is issued or does not actually begin working in the position at all until the license is issued. :)

[RN4NICU, LPN, LVN]

Thanks for the clarification I haven't quite caught on to all the nursing abbreviations.

One reason some persons never hear of the GN is some states do not allow GNs to practice. My state and several others that I know of do not acknowledge GNs. The new grad either works as a tech until license is issued or does not actually begin working in the position at all until the license is issued. :)

[Farkinott, RN]

At first it seems like you are stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea but in reality you are not. You are in a position that many, many nursing students would like to be in! I would advise that you stay with your job, as you have the flexibility to suit your educational schedule. Anything that reduces stress during your course should be exploited for all it's worth.

Your employers sound wonderful and you are obviously valuable to them so why change? Agreed, you would gain some experience working in a health facility. The main bonus I think would be getting inside the "culture" of the place, but if you have a good head on your shoulders you will gain knowledge quickly once you are qualified.

If you were working in the facility you want to work in once you are qualified then doing part time work within it, is an advantage in that you get your face known. Conversely, I know that employers look favourable on people who have worked to support themselves whilst studying to better themselves (regardless of employment type).

In short, don't quit your job as your boss will (I hope) give you a glowing reference that part time experience in a hospital cannot buy.

All the best...................

[Farkinott, RN]

At first it seems like you are stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea but in reality you are not. You are in a position that many, many nursing students would like to be in! I would advise that you stay with your job, as you have the flexibility to suit your educational schedule. Anything that reduces stress during your course should be exploited for all it's worth.

Your employers sound wonderful and you are obviously valuable to them so why change? Agreed, you would gain some experience working in a health facility. The main bonus I think would be getting inside the "culture" of the place, but if you have a good head on your shoulders you will gain knowledge quickly once you are qualified.

If you were working in the facility you want to work in once you are qualified then doing part time work within it, is an advantage in that you get your face known. Conversely, I know that employers look favourable on people who have worked to support themselves whilst studying to better themselves (regardless of employment type).

In short, don't quit your job as your boss will (I hope) give you a glowing reference that part time experience in a hospital cannot buy.

All the best...................