Published Jan 28, 2011
ACorEtACri
57 Posts
Hello,
I am currently a B.S.N student in an accelerated programs and am half way done. When I applied I was also accepted in the school's Women's Health and Adult Health Master's Program. In the Fall 2011, I will be starting my Master's which takes four semesters. I decided to get the Adult Health as a backup given it only adds a single semester and double the amount of clinic hours (~1100 hours) I will have to do. I have heard getting a job as a WHNP can be very difficult and am looking for advise on ways to improve my chances of landing a job
My first B.S. is in biology, so I thought maybe I should look into being a research assistant for someone doing research in an area related to reproduction at my school. I am unsure if a clinic would find research experience valuable when looking to hire an new WHNP.
I have also thought about working as an R.N while my master's, but I would be forced to sign a two year commitment as a new graduate. I have thought about trying to work at an reproduction-related office, but don't think they would want a new grad. (If this is untrue, please let me know)
I have also entertained the idea of finding out some way to be involved in sex education, once I sit the NCLEX. I am really unsure if this would be possible though. My attempts to pursue this avenue have not been a successful yet.
I REALLY want to work as a WHNP. A big area of interest to me since my first undergraduate degree has been reproduction. I have done several projects on the HPG axis, reproductive conditions, and even an interspecies comparison of estrogen receptor binding sites. I would appreciate any advice on what would be most valuable to pursue. It seems like I have many idea but can't figure out which ones are worth trying to follow or in what order. Thank you for any advice in advance.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth
danceluver
653 Posts
sent you a PM :)