New Grad Trying to Keep License Active

Hi everyone!

I just passed the NCLEX on July 1! So i am licensed, but jobless!
I had a job offer for L&D but decided to turn it down until the next cohorts.

However, I am still applying for other positions. In case i don't get a job anytime soon, is there anyway I can keep my license active? A friend who took a year off was asked by recruiters why she didn't keep her license active while she waited for a job offer, and I don't want to slack.

I know they have volunteer options...but I'm not sure where I should volunteer or what other options I have. Would going to nurse conferences help?

I'd appreciate your advice! Thanks!
Keeping a license active is simply the matter of paying the fee when your current license expires. Lots of nurses choose to keep their licenses active even when not actively pursuing a career, for example, to take a few years off for raising kids.
Quote from TexanNurseYeeHawHi everyone!I just passed the NCLEX on July 1! So i am licensed, but jobless!I had a job offer for L&D but decided to turn it down until the next cohorts.However, I am still applying for other positions. In case i don't get a job anytime soon, is there anyway I can keep my license active? A friend who took a year off was asked by recruiters why she didn't keep her license active while she waited for a job offer, and I don't want to slack.I know they have volunteer options...but I'm not sure where I should volunteer or what other options I have. Would going to nurse conferences help?I'd appreciate your advice! Thanks!
Why did you turn down the job? I'm confused. What area of nursing do you want to be in? Jobs for new grads are hard to find in some areas. I would take a job and get experience. Best way to stay active.
Quote from gigglestarsRNWhy did you turn a job offer down? I'm confused- if you are looking for ways to keep your license active, it's by taking a job, unless you didn't really want L & D? New grad jobs are few and hard to come by!
Quote from blueorchid981Why did you turn down the job? I'm confused. What area of nursing do you want to be in? Jobs for new grads are hard to find in some areas. I would take a job and get experience. Best way to stay active.
Quote from nu rnKeeping a license active is simply the matter of paying the fee when your current license expires. Lots of nurses choose to keep their licenses active even when not actively pursuing a career, for example, to take a few years off for raising kids.
where did you get the job?
Doctors Hospital
Quote from nu rnKeeping a license active is simply the matter of paying the fee when your current license expires. Lots of nurses choose to keep their licenses active even when not actively pursuing a career, for example, to take a few years off for raising kids.
In this economy, you would be wise to accept any decent position that is offered. Never mind what may or may not happen later on. New grad jobs are very hard to come by. Too late now, but you probably should have accepted the job.
yeah you are right. however i found out i made a good decision. i got hired on a to med/surg floor which is exactly what i wanted! it fit exactly what i wanted. Best career move I've made so far. thanks for your input though
Quote from joanna73In this economy, you would be wise to accept any decent position that is offered. Never mind what may or may not happen later on. New grad jobs are very hard to come by. Too late now, but you probably should have accepted the job.