Associates degree

[Kristen<3]

Hi all, I have a quick question. I am about to start a nursing program at a community college in the fall and I am concerned because I heard that nurses with an associates degree are not getting hired, can anyone tell me if this is true?

[P-medic2RN]

The hosp. i work in is full of ADN's.

[Risgirl]

I think it depends on the individual, and the overall determination and work ethic. I worked my last year of nursing school at a local hospital in the ER and did my preceptorship on anther floor.... I got a job offer on BOTH floors.

But I don't wait to be asked to do something, I take initiative. Even if I am anxious about a situation...I don't show it. When I am asked to do something I am unsure of... I say "I've never done that before, I can't WAIT to try."

It is a hard time for new grads...so you have to do everything you can to get noticed... regardless of BS or ADN

Good Luck.

Well put GGTI - you are right on the money - if you put the time in and work your butt off to get as much experience as possible you'll get noticed. IF you just think that by graduating nursing school you're guaranteed a job, that's being foolish!

[rojahs3]

Rojas3...........Good luck to you! you won't regret your career choice!

@ Squirt2008 Thanks! I've decided to go back and change my career after being out of college for almost 10 yrs. I've always admired the men and women in the Healthcare field.