casperbabys

Thank you all for your reply. To clarify, I graduated from my program, but will not be getting pinned and walking until May 13'. Sorry for the confusion. I have already registered for my boards and will be taking them in February prior to walking. Externships in my area, that I have followed up on, are only offered in the summer, but that would've have been a great opportunity! I previously worked as a NA and just choose not to as it was not challenging enough or rewarding. I have called a few HR departments and they advised to wait to contact them until after I pass the boards :/ I have recently went on a job interview to work as a physicians assistant where I can keep up on my assessment skills, pharm, learn blood draws, documenting, and other skills. I have not thought about tech positons, that's a great idea! I will definitely check into that. Thanks again!

I have just completed a BSN program last night. I have a prep for boards to take in January and then I can sit for my boards. I do not graduate until May. I question what can I do as far as obtaining some kind of position for employment from now until I pass my boards. I was working as an NA, but left to focus on school. Now that I am done, I have no idea what to do. Would anyone hire me as a NA knowing I will be licensed in 2 months and leave the position so quickly?? I live in NJ, but will be taking my boards in PA. I do not think NJ offers a temporary nursing license anymore. I want to keep up on my clinical skills, but I know I can't work anywhere or get hired until I'm licensed. Can anyone give me some ideas of what they did between finishing school and getting licensed as far as employment and keeping up on skills?