How likely is it to get a job with an MSN w/no experience?

[xInspiredx]

I am researching nursing schools right now, and a lot of the direct-entry programs offer an MSN (with no NP focus). However, I've been researching job posts, and the majority imply that you should have a BSN; I've read nothing about an MSN.

So that makes me wonder if an MSN is useful to get an RN job (as a floor nurse). I definitely would want experience before getting an NP certificate, but I feel like it will be difficult for me to get a job.

I've read that having an MSN degree doesn't give you an edge in the job market (compared to those with a BSN), but does anyone have any information that shows otherwise?

Thanks for any information! :)

[UVA Grad Nursing]

We have both a Master's Entry (CNL) program as well as a traditional 4-year BSN program and graduate 110+ new nurses every May. This year 100% of our ME grads had job offers before graduation; 88% of the BSN grads has job offer when the degree was conferred. Our ME grads are going into the same entry-level jobs that BSN grads are going into. Our ME grads have not faced difficulties in finding employment.

I cannot speak for all schools and all markets.

[Music in My Heart]

I can only speak to my personal experience.

I went through a general DEMSN program. Like many folks, I found the job hunt pretty frustrating but did get a crappy job at a tiny rural hospital. Three years later, I had multiple job offers including an L-I academic trauma center...

The education was excellent - every bit as good as any ADN or BSN - and better than some I've seen.