Career options for ADN in Ohio?

U.S.A. Ohio

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Specializes in ob/gyn.

Hi all!

I'm a recent grad - pinning was Dec 8 - from James A. Rhodes State College on the OSU campus in Lima! Will probably be taking boards next month.

Anyway, I was wondering if I could get some input as to what job opportunities exist out there for an ADN besides hospital and LTC. Do I need a BSN to work for a county health department? Will doctor's offices even hire a RN (I realize the pay would be less than in other places)? Does anyone know what an average pay for a RN is in a doc's office? I frequently hear that a new grad won't even be considered for specialty areas in the hospital or other career options outside of the hospital w/o at least a year or two of med/surg experience. Is this entirely true? I would consider OR or psych.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. It took me 3 1/2 years to get an ADN (almost 2 year wait list for entry into the program) and I'm no spring chicken! If I go back for a BSN they'll have to be handing me an AARP card along with my BSN certificate!!:rotfl:

Kim

Specializes in MS Home Health.

There are several agencies in Central Ohio that are so short nurses they hire new grads and have an intense preceptor program.

renerian

Specializes in ob/gyn.

Thanks for replying, Renerian. Could I ask you to be a little more specific?? Central Ohio meaning Columbus and surrounding area? "Agencies" meaning hospitals and LTC facilities? Do you know anything about ADN possibilities for employment in county health facilities or an average expected wage for an ADN in a physician's office? Frankly, I think I would be a little leary of employment with an agency that is that desperately short of nursing staff.

Career options were never touched on or discussed during the course of my education. It was like a given almost that you would just go on after graduation to work in a hospital. Maybe nursing schools are encouraged to keep it that way since that is where the greatest need seems to be. I just want to know what ALL my options are before I start looking seriously for employment.

BTW: Happy Holidays to All!!! :Snowman1: :Holly2:

Specializes in MS Home Health.

Sorry wow was I unclear or what?? DUH On my part. Home health agencies will hire new grads (some will more recently), SNFs and LTCs most will around the Franklin County and surrounding counties.

Wages stink in the Dr offices and most will only hire seasoned nurses/meaning ones with more experience. (no offense intended).

I hope that helps,

renerian

I just wanted to say "congratulations on your recent pinning" ! I am currently enrolled at Rhodes State also and have 2 quarters to go. Good luck !

I feel silly. I didn't look at the outdated posting when I replied to it. OOPS!

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