Conversation Between longbow.shelly and bullpups

Hey Shelly!! Oh man, you guys may be getting orders to Hawaii, eh? Which branch of service? My husband is in the Navy and we have been less than enamored with the experience. On to your question... the Masters Entry Program in Nursing has its benefits and detriments (as I am learning now). I just finished the prelicensure year and passed the NCLEX a couple of weeks ago. The problem is finding a JOB here. They aren't hiring new grads and since the program does not confer any sort of degree at the end of the 1st year (no BSN, ADN, certificate, etc), many HR departments do not have a protocol for hire (including Tripler). So now I am a licensed, unemployed nurse. Not so glamorous. It is the expectation that when you start the masters portion of the program that you will be gainfully employed so you can add real world experience to the discussions. I am not sure what they are planning for us, since none of us are working and are integrated into the regular masters program. I would caution you that the program is 3 years and there really isn't any way to transfer. Service dependent, you guys will probably be here for 3 years, but as we all know, things can change very quickly. You are going to be stuck here until you are done. Just something to think about.... I'd be more than happy to answer any specific questions you have. Good luck... maybe I will meet your here in the 3rd world country of Hawaii!! Amy

Hi bullpups!
I am interested in anything you can tell me about the accelerated program for nursing at University of Hawaii. I have just learned that my husband may be stationed in Hawaii and I'm looking for options on where I can apply. I am currently in maryland and was planning on applying to the accelerated BSN at Johns HOpkins, but it looks like from your earlier post that the accelerated BSN is not available where you are. So, considering my potential options, what can you tell me about YOUR program, and if you are happy you went ahead w/ accelerated masters v. bsn. ( I was thinking the other day, would it be harder to get a job w/ a masters since I wouldn't have had any floor work as an assistant or bsn?) Please please please share. My personal email is longbow.shelly@gmail.com. Thanks a bazillion! shelly