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Should I go for my MSN while noone is hiring?



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Oct 05, 2009 03:06 PM

Should I go for my MSN while noone is hiring?


We all know that currently, it is very difficult to look for a job. I've been looking for one in a while, and being a new grad doesn't really help as I don't have much experience. I don't want to waste time, so I am considering applying for grad school; however, I feel like I'm not qualified just because I don't have RN work experience.
I'm in the process of filling up my application for grad school, and I'm just taking a chance. I'm about to start my Personal Statement, and I don't know how to tell them that I'm qualified/ ready for this as I don't have any experience.


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Old Oct 05, 2009, 07:38 PM

Default Re: Should I go for my MSN while noone is hiring?
Personally, if I were you... I would wait. Work on getting a job in an LTAC (GREAT work experience, I work in one until I can get an acute medical position) or nursing home/sub acute floor... anything. I want to go back to school for my MSN as well, and I'm glad I have 2.5 years of experience. I understand it's SO hard finding a job! I would work on your entrance exam studying, research schools, but spend most of your time finding a job. There's home health, private duty, nursing homes, LTAC's... just getting your foot in the door and then try to find another job at the same time.... and good luck!
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from elkpark
Old Oct 06, 2009, 09:08 AM

Default Re: Should I go for my MSN while noone is hiring?
You don't mention what MSN specialization (major) you are interested in. Have you figured that out? Most MSNs lock you into a particular role and career path, and you don't have the flexibility and options at the Master's level that a generalist (basic licensure) RN does. Any MSN will require a great deal of time, effort, and $$$ from you -- you might as well make sure you're getting a degree and career path that you really want and will enjoy. It's hard to know that as a new grad -- most people aren't even aware of the wide range of career possibilities within nursing until they've been working in the field for a while. Also, your job-hunting prospects won't be a lot better as a new MSN grad with no experience than they are now. If your main motivation is not to "waste time," getting a graduate degree is a very hard, expensive way to avoid wasting time ...

Best wishes!
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