Will I even be hired??

SweetheartRN · Jul 29, 2011

Don't worry about it right now. Closer to when graduation rolls around network and do well in your clinicals. It would probably serve you well to work as an NA/PCT in a hospital you would like to work in as a nurse. But for now concentrate on getting through school/studying as hard as you can.:) Sorry if this doesn't seem helpful but no one can tell the future.

NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN · Jul 29, 2011

We don't know what the future holds so only time will tell if you will be able to get a job.

Who knows, your friends with ADNs may get a job and by 2013 have two years of experience.

My point is that a BSN does not guarantee a job, it may make you more marketable but not a guarantee.

Maybe you should look into CNA positions now or PCT positions in the hospital so that atleast you can have your foot in the door.

NMW8809 · Jul 29, 2011

The job market is rough right now, especially for new grads (depending on where you live, of course). I wouldn't worry too much though. It could turn around in the next couple of years.

For now, the best thing you can do is start volunteering or working as a CNA. Find a hospital you might be interested in working at and get involved. It will help tremendously in getting a job there later on. However, don't forget that you have to PASS your classes in order to get your degree and license. Don't spend all your time working and neglect your schoolwork :)

Good luck!!

Rntr · Jul 29, 2011

Have you considered volunteering somewhere that you might like to work...just a thought.

Sorry didn't see your post but a good thought,....

madwife2002, BSN, RN · Jul 29, 2011

You really should not worry about this right now-honestly just get throught the course and enjoy being a student

Laurenslovely · Jul 29, 2011

Don't worry about it right now. Closer to when graduation rolls around network and do well in your clinicals. It would probably serve you well to work as an NA/PCT in a hospital you would like to work in as a nurse. But for now concentrate on getting through school/studying as hard as you can.:) Sorry if this doesn't seem helpful but no one can tell the future.

Thank you... it is helpful :) I guess that's all we can do is focus on the moment. I just hope it gets better!

Laurenslovely · Jul 29, 2011

The job market is rough right now, especially for new grads (depending on where you live, of course). I wouldn't worry too much though. It could turn around in the next couple of years.
For now, the best thing you can do is start volunteering or working as a CNA. Find a hospital you might be interested in working at and get involved. It will help tremendously in getting a job there later on. However, don't forget that you have to PASS your classes in order to get your degree and license. Don't spend all your time working and neglect your schoolwork :)
Good luck!!

Thank you :) I know it's hard to do both, work and nursing school. So far I'm okay, I have all A's and I hope to keep that up. I hear a lot, that it's a good idea to get a job as a CNA, but doesn't that take school as well? I'm not very familiar with their background or schooling. :confused:

Laurenslovely · Jul 29, 2011

We don't know what the future holds so only time will tell if you will be able to get a job.
Who knows, your friends with ADNs may get a job and by 2013 have two years of experience.
My point is that a BSN does not guarantee a job, it may make you more marketable but not a guarantee.
Maybe you should look into CNA positions now or PCT positions in the hospital so that atleast you can have your foot in the door.

Ya, true. I would become a CNA if the workload is not too much in clinicals, but doesn't that take schooling as well? I'm not familiar with what the background of a CNA/MA/PCT is...

whichone'spink, BSN, RN · Jul 29, 2011

In some states, you can challenge the CNA exam after your first semester of clinicals, so you don't have to go through a CNA course.

Telelizard · Jul 29, 2011

I just graduated in May 2011 with an ADN & got a great job....you can do the same. When I started nursing school, I kept hearing the market was so horrible that I just hoped it would get better by the time I graduated....I think it might've gotten a tiny bit better. It certainly won't be easy but if you want to be a nurse, do it! My advice is to volunteer in a hospital where you want to work (they usually require a 4 hours a week commitment which is totally doable during school). You should also create good relationships with your clinical instructors as most of them probably work in hospitals in your area. They may be able to recommend you once you graduate. I got an interview just this way. It seems like connections really really help so start building them now.

NMW8809 · Jul 29, 2011

Thank you :) I know it's hard to do both, work and nursing school. So far I'm okay, I have all A's and I hope to keep that up. I hear a lot, that it's a good idea to get a job as a CNA, but doesn't that take school as well? I'm not very familiar with their background or schooling.

In a lot of states you can take the exam after your first semester of clinicals. A lot of the hospitals near where I live hire student nurses into CNA positions...one of my classmates did that and she got an RN job as soon as she got her license. Look around, and read the job descriptions, or call the HR department and ask. There are also some places that specifically have "Student Nurse" positions posted. If nothing else, volunteer :)