When to start applying for jobs??

Iridescent Orchid, CNA, LPN · Jun 6, 2011

Italia,

I'd so got for it. I don't think it's ever too early to start planning for your future career. You could map out the job openings in your area and go from there. Maybe you could be a hired as a Tech somewhere and then transition to LPN or get a job somewhere else soon after with the LPN title, as opposed to the Tech position, if they can't transition you into an LPN at the time. There's always ways to get your foot in the door somewhere, before you actually take on the title of what you're working towards.

I actually have a friend who just told me a story today. Long story short, she has a friend who started out in the Cafeteria as a lunch lady (basically) as she was going to school, got her LPN, got the opening LPN position and is now an RN at the same facility! That's great and it's motivation to show that it's never too early to put in an application somewhere! You never know! I hope you're doing great. Follow your heart!

asmith79 · Jun 10, 2011

now now now!!!! :)

send out your resume to every LPN job you see online, in the paper, etc. Even though it is two months away you can still network every chance you get. And you may get a job lined up for you once you pass your NCLEX PN!!

Best of luck to you.

turnforthenurse, MSN, NP · Jun 10, 2011

Now is the perfect time to apply and that's great that you already have some interviews lined up! It's harder to get interviews post-graduation because a lot they do a lot of the interviewing before graduation. That doesn't mean it is impossible, but you have a better chance of getting an interview (and a job!) the sooner you apply. Good luck!