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My organization gives preference to veterans - no matter what gender. It just happens that most vets are male, so that is one area of preference that we are very proud of. Other than that, there is...

llg is correct (as usual). Hospitals in large Tx cities are restricting new grads to BSN only. However, community hospitals, small cities & rural hospitals are still ADN friendly at this time. ...

I understand your instructor's desire not to "make waves" that could possibly interfere with the availability of a clinical training site. Maybe you can't do anything right now, but I would urge you...

In 4 years, you can either be a 4 year older NURSE or just 4 years older wishing you had started 'back then'. You won't be eligible for Social Security until you are 69 or 70... so what better way to...

Our hiring managers are avoiding ABSN grads due to problems they have encountered - lack of exposure/acculturation to healthcare, poor clinical preparation, not 'fitting in' with other new grad...

You are really in a difficult position. Is there any chance of repairing your work relationship with the LPN? Maybe just sit down and have a frank discussion in which you acknowledge his expertise...

Sadly, this is not an unusual situation. Hospitals are notoriously bad at keeping up with market conditions for their incumbent staff. For the last few years, annual raises have averaged ~ 3%. At...

Sorry to rain on the parade, but it is extremely unlikely you will be able to work both ICU & your current job because (if I am understanding your situation correctly), you have no ICU experience and...

The bad news - we've all had nightmare shifts that seemed endless. It comes with the territory - no matter what clinical area you work in. But the good news: * There are far more 'good' shifts than...

It sounds as though you have already pursued a remedy via your chain of command but gotten nowhere. If so, I urge you to make an appointment with your HR department. You deserve to be treated fairly...

I began my career in ICU - loved it and remained there. My organization hires new grads into ICU via a 12 week residency with very good results. Any department can be "good" for new grads if they...

This does not have anything to do with age. Nasty doesn't discriminate. There can be a ton of contributing factors, but non of them excuse this type of behavior. The type of interactions described...

Agree with PPs. If you want to 'climb the ladder' within nursing , an MSN is essential. However, if you're interested in non-nursing areas, an MHA is the way to go. Be sure to select a program...

I admire your realistic attitude and flexibility! Keep in mind that you will probably need to have a license in in the state in which you are applying. These days, there is a definite surplus of...

I do know of some instances in which RNs in (very) rural hospitals are crosstrained to assume ventilator & other RT duties if there is no RT available. So I suppose having a dual background would be...

I completely agree with the "no debt" PPs. Student loans are a horrible burden. Even if you can maintain timely payments, the high debt load will drag down your credit rating & this has a long-term...

Please clarify. Are you wanting to know from the 'demand' (employer) side or areas that are most popular among nurses wanting to enter that field? If you are talking in terms of jobs, there is...

With the surplus of new grads these days, it is unlikely that any employer in an urban area will consider anyone who is not 'good to go'. This may not be the case in rural areas or smaller cities -...

A bit of caution here - Nursing is no longer the 'fail safe' career it was for your mother. New grads are having a very difficult time finding jobs. The total number of nursing positions has...

What makes you think that you can be successful in nursing education - or any other health science - if you have been unable to cope with these classes in the past? Nursing is a science-based...

Honestly, if nursing is what you really want to do, I encourage you to take a more traditional route. I work with a very large, multi-state organization. Our recruiters prefer generic BSN grads,...

I know two nurse executives whose academic careers began with GEDs - both were HS dropouts. One is a CRNA, EdD. and the other is an MSN, PhD. Anything is possible. I agree with PPs - work on...

Consolidate & lock in a low interest rate while you still can. The legislature is currently trying to wrestle back a proposed rate hike, but this may not happen. You may also want to explore...

You are very smart to ensure your own future ability to support yourself & kids if the need arises but you are the best person to make this decision. Only you can evaluate the potential impact on...

I certainly sympathize with your situation.... hope that hubby will be equally accommodating to support you in the way you have supported him. I would avoid mentioning the Masters degree - it...