Will I be able to get some jobs with no experience? or contingent of passing the NCLEX? I am currently a Nursing student, graduating in May

So, two things
1- My daughter graduated in May with her BSN and had her out of school dream job in a Children's hospital lined up, before she graduated. Contingent on passing the NCLEX of course. She knew that she wanted to be a NICU RN, so researched the highest acuity NICU's within a reasonable drive, that offered "Nurse Residency" programs.
With the nursing shortage, I see many hospitals offering specialty areas to new grads, with these 6-12 month residency programs, often with a sign on bonus. Of course, you have to make like a 2 year commitment to them, but well worth it in my opinion.
2- If there is a specialty area that you are interested in, since you have some time before you graduate, see if there are any positions on that unit that you might be able to get while still in school. It was a long time ago, but I started my career as a part time secretary on a NICU at a Children's Hospital in Chicago. I got to know everyone, made it known that I was in school, and interested in working there when I graduated. Next thing you know they offered me a nursing assistant job, and the month before I graduated, offered me a staff job, to start by a certain date ( so I was under pressure to immediately study and take the NCLEX), but a fantastic start to a now 26 yr long, and still going career.
Good Luck to you! Just be confident, and always remember why you chose this career path. Especially on the difficult days.

Yes. It is a good idea to look for a hospital with a New Grad Orientation program. They often times will have you meet monthly for a year to support you, answer questions, teach you about different functions in the hospital, and go through situations and scenarios that you may not see often on the floor (mock codes, wound care, IV access, etc.)

Yes you will be able to find a position. You might not start in ICU or other specialty areas but after a year of experience that won't be a problem. Good luck!!

It’s definitely easier with experience for obvious reasons but it is possible. Definitely ensure you have a BLS and I’d even try to have an ACLS certification that’s current. Depends on what kind of job you want as well. New RNs easily find work in long term care or outpatient facilities. Hospitals are not keen on hiring new nurses because they lack the experience that is often required for caring for acute patients. Recently, nurse residency programs became more popular/available for new grads. I would research them in your area if you want to get a hospital job. Hope you find what you’re looking for.

It really depends on what job you went. Most new nurses cut their teeth on a med/surgery floor. Gives you a wide variety of experience. Then maybe ICU. If you don’t want to do that, a lot of Hospitals have RN residency programs and that will give you exposure to all nursing. Lots of new grads go to nursing homes but not really a learning experience.

Beware - most nurses will tell you to go into an elderly care area or medical surgical area first for your first year. Research will tell you we lose our new and energetic nurses within the first 2 years of their career because of dissatisfaction. There are nurse residency programs everywhere. The ball is truly in your court. What do you want for your career? Where do you want to end? Who is your nursing inspo? I always encourage students to speak/email to the hospital nurse managers areas where you did your clinical and ask them if you can shadow a nurse for a day or two after you graduate. Do NOT work. Shadow, observe, write down questions and then ask to meet with them again. Look at the job you would like to have, go to the hospital hiring site, look at the qualifications and work to check off your dream job. Make a dream board and see yourself as "that nurse". You worked to hard to settle. Novice to Expert is a great philosophy of nursing. Go for it and good luck. "Be that Nurse"

Absolutely. When searching for employment choose a facility that has a nurse residency program. These programs help to bridge the gap from nursing school to nursing practice. They will also offer follow up education once you have been in the field after 30 days.

Also, ask if you will be given a buddy after you have completed orientation.