Additional education to get the job?????

[javawren_23]

Hello Everyone!

I am currently wait listed for the nursing program (there are 7 people in front of me for the fall semester). I have all of my gen eds done and all I have for next year are A & P 2 and Micro. I have no desire to take courses towards my BSN at this time. I was doing some research and I have found continuing education sites that offer classes online and you don't have to be an RN to take the classes. (If you are an RN you put your license # in to get credit for continuing education hours) I can't imagine myself in any other specialty than OB. Would it be helpful to take some of these courses to get a job when I'm done? I know that my local hospital will hire a new grad right into OB, but I was hoping this would give me a bit of an edge over my fellow students. Thoughts????

Thanks so much in advance!!!:redbeathe

[cjcsoon2bnp, MSN, RN, NP]

I'm sure it couldn't hurt to take some of these classes but I would seriously consider looking into getting your BSN because it will open up doors for you that only having an ADN might not (especially in large hospitals in big cities like in Boston and New York.) Its your choice but its just another option to consider.

!Chris

[javawren_23]

Hi Chris. In the area that I live, it doesn't matter if you have your ADN or BSN, pay and benefits are the same My husband has a business here, so we won't be relocating. Thanks for your response!

[babyktchr, BSN, RN]

Depending on the class, I would imagine that most would be over your head because you are not clinical yet. Just don't know if it would make sense to you at this point. Remember, it isn't just about what you know, it's how you put it in practice that makes a statemtent. Getting a job in OB is tough, especially in this climate....and though I interviewed a couple of grads this year, I had to opt for the experience when ultimately hiring. Your best bet would be getting an externship on an OB unit while in school or working as CNA on OB unit. That way you can show your potential and make your mark before you graduate. Good luck you!!!!

[javawren_23]

Depending on the class, I would imagine that most would be over your head because you are not clinical yet. Just don't know if it would make sense to you at this point. Remember, it isn't just about what you know, it's how you put it in practice that makes a statemtent. Getting a job in OB is tough, especially in this climate....and though I interviewed a couple of grads this year, I had to opt for the experience when ultimately hiring. Your best bet would be getting an externship on an OB unit while in school or working as CNA on OB unit. That way you can show your potential and make your mark before you graduate. Good luck you!!!!

Thanks so much for your input! I really appreciate it~especially coming from someone such as yourself that hires for this area.:heartbeat

[NurseNora, BSN, RN]

Perhaps taking a foreign language would help you. In my area, Spanish is very helpful, the local community colleges also offer Navajo or Apache which could come in handy. If you have a non English speaking community, the ability to speak that language will be of great help in your work and look good on your resume.

If your local community college doesn't offer some of the more exotic languages, you could try the local center for whatever nationality is local for classes in Vietnamese, Urdu, or whatever you are most likely to run into.

[babyktchr, BSN, RN]

You are quite welcome. Believe me, I don't have anything against new grads. We all have to start somewhere. It is very expensive to orient someone, and though grads profess that OB is their passion, you really don't know that until you have worked it (unless you have been extern or CNA on that unit) I hired a grad last year, and she couldn't say enough how much OB was her "thing". After 3 months, she just came to the conclusion that hospitals were not. 40% of my staff currently started as a new grad, but ALL of them were externs for a summer or two. I think that is most important. If you really want a job, and want a foot in the door, that is your best way. I hope you find what you are looking for and much luck to you in the future.