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further education or getting experience

hello

I gradated from ASS RN last year and went straight for my BSN accelerated program at Stony Brook University in hopes to get a hospital job. I m graduating next week but looking at the current job market I don't know if I should continue with further education or search harder for "bed side jobs" and get some experience .I m working at private school as part time nurse. even with education I cant' decide between MSN or NP because NP & DNP degree is my ultimate goal. only other nurses can understand my situation and I am desperate for answers. I live in NY, married and have kids, and soon I have to worry about my son's collage.

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    I would start looking for a job now. You can continue your education, but at somepoint you will need some experience to go along with all of the education you are getting.

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    work will answer some of your questions about how to further your career. You might be lucky enough too find an employer who will assist with tuition costs.

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    Absolutely get a job, start applying immediately.

    I graduated from Stony brook last year (also bsn) people who graduated with me got hired got hired between now and July.

    Most jobs will pay for a good chunk of your continuing education (thus saving you thousands).

    Plus who wants to hire an advanced practice nurse with NO experience.

    I graduated started work ASAP and now I'm starting grad school a year later.

    Get a job soon as possible, it'll be tough but it's by by the smartest move

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    thank you so much mhy12784..the no experience and "just" a school nurse scares me too but it getting a job at hospital these days is becoming like a luxury but hopefully jobs will start to open up soon . if you don't mind after BSN what did you choose for your grade school MSN , NP or DNP? is there such thing from BSN to DNP ? and how long does it take?

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    thank you so much mhy12784..the no experience and "just" a school nurse scares me too but it getting a job at hospital these days is becoming like a luxury but hopefully jobs will start to open up soon . if you don't mind after BSN what did you choose for your grade school MSN , NP or DNP? is there such thing from BSN to DNP ? and how long does it take?

    I believe that BSN to DNP is not available in New York State (yet?). They do have them around the country (ive seen a few schools in CT with them).

    Hospital jobs are extremely difficult to get without experience, but they exists. Youll just have to be persistent

    I went for an MSN in Nursing Leadership (its like a generic/administrative based). NP/DNP wasnt for me

    I think BSN to DNP programs tend to be around 3 years but they are going to vary wildly

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