Introduction to NICU course

[BeJuled]

Hello Everyone!!!

If anyone could please give me some advice/insight it would be greatly appreciated!!

I graduted with my ADN in December, passed the NCLEX in March and have been applying like crazy for jobs ever since but have not even had one interview. My DREAM is to work in the NICU and will do whatever it takes to get in there, even moving out of state!

I just saw online that a hospital right by me is offering an Introduction to NICU course which is basically the classroom portion of the new grad program that their NICU hires go through....I was so excited when I saw that and immediately wanted to apply. The only thing is that its $1300..... and it goes from July all the way to the end of October (I'm also having a hard time realizing I may not have a job by then). Do you think this is worth it???

I can technically afford it but I am nervous to spend that much money at the same time when I don't know if it will truly give me a leg up or not.

I am thinking I can take the course, enroll in an online bachelor's program, and hopefully land a NICU job if that course helps or hold out for a new grad spot ANYWHERE even adult med/surg

Any advice/suggestions welcome!! Thank you :)

[NicuGal, MSN, RN]

The longer you go without a job the worse it looks for you. You won't be eligible for residencies etc.

Look at the hospitals around you, are they BSN preferred? I personally would start my BSN and get a job anywhere I can. If you get in a hospital with a NICU you can always look at transferring. Good luck!