what are u doing with your degree?

[icudavis]

Hey everyone! I graduate in August with my BSN, and I'm planning on returning for my MSN. Here's the problem...I'm interested in every specialty so far and can't seem to make up my mind what to do after grad. I've already pretty much been offered a job in open heart recovery at St. Vincent's (Jacksonville); however, I'm wondering if it's an ideal time to move my family out of state now...like NC or Atlanta (UNC/emory or Duke)...then take boards in that state. How did u decide what to do?

[rosemadder]

How much experience have you had working as a nurse and where do your interests lie? Is money a factor in your decision or time? For example, Nurse Practitioner interests me but it is a very time consuming profession if you intend to make money in it so perhaps not the best choice for me being a single parent who enjoys spending time with her children. I adore teaching in all aspects so even though the money may (WILL) not be as much, perhaps that is where I will go....also, I am very interested in end stage diseases so that may play a part in my decision. Basically it comes down to what absolutely positively fascinates you while at the same time meets your needs. Good luck!!!

[mitek]

I don't know what's involved in taking the NCLEX in another state, but if it were me, I'd take it in your home state. All states have reciprocity, so getting a license in another state would not be a problem at all.

Also, you probably have contacts and networks in your hometown that you won't have in a new place, so it may be harder to find the job you want as a new grad.

Good luck in your last semesters. Take time to enjoy it, 'cause it feels really weird when it's over.

I graduated last month, and it's funny feeling when the underclasses started back this week and I'm not going.