Soon to graduate... how soon should I apply for jobs?

[jerassica]

Hi all! I graduate in August 2013 (60 days!!!) and I'm elated. I certainly don't want to get behind in the jobs market, nor do I want to jump the gun too early... Should I start submitting my resume to possible places now? Or is it considered too early still? 60 days until I graduate, probably another 30 until I sit for boards... What should my timeline look like? Just looking for a little guidance, I suppose. In my dreams, I'd love to work in a doctors office (OB/GYN) or in public health (public health dept, prison system, psychiatric facility, etc.)

In the meantime, I'm working as an aide/med tech at an ALF, but they do not have any LPN positions open currently, or coming available anytime soon, as far as they can expect.

[HippyDippyLPN]

I would look for a CNA position with a facility that will promote you to an LPN when you become licensed. I wouldn't waste time on applying for LPN jobs until your licensed. But that's just my experience.

[michigannurse1]

I heard that you can work foe a short time till you license comes in. Like until your license arrives. If you pass your boards you automatically get a number

[SquishyRN, BSN, RN]

I heard that you can work foe a short time till you license comes in. Like until your license arrives. If you pass your boards you automatically get a number

You CAN hold an interim license and work until you pass NCLEX and your license comes in, however, because of the bad market for new grads in most places, it is best you wait until you have your actual license. Most employers are not going to hire you before you are licensed on the chance that you don't pass NCLEX. The market is saturated with new grads, so they aren't desperate.

[traveljunkie]

Absolutely! Apply everywhere you are interested in working. The CNA idea is also good advice. Congratulations!