When to Start applying??

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I am a Nursing student and I am going to graduate in May. I was curious as to any suggestions as to when I should start applying for positions....I would appreciate any suggestions or comments. Thank you!

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Put your resume together now. You can definitely start applying for positions now. Some hospitals have more involved hiring processes than others so earlier is better.

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Specializes in Cardiac Nursing.

Definately start applying now. If you wait until you graduate you might end up like some of us, still looking 8 months later.

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Specializes in psych, addictions, hospice, education.

At graduation time, everyone will be looking for a job. Apply now!

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

I say start now, find a unit you like, ie from your clinicals, word of mouth, or what interests you. Apply as a SNT. The thing is to find a unit or setting that you like

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agree with the others. gt your resume ready and get your name out there in front of hr people...there may be only room for a certain number for orientation and being first never hurts

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Almost all of my classmates had secured a position prior to going into our last semester. Get on it now!

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Specializes in Surgical Oncology- just starting.

I would start applying now. If you are looking for New Grad RN residency programs most are starting to interview now and will be closing all applications in February. Congratulations and I wish you well in your job search.

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