I'm just getting ready to start my BSN program, and to be honest it's a little scary in this economy. I've heard horror story after horror story about graduating school and not being able to find a job for 1-2 years, if ever. I'm trying to decide between an accelerated two year BSN program, and a standard three year BSN program at a more recognizable school. In an effort to make the best choice, I spoke with some nursing recruiters both in my state, and the state I want to move to. Overwhelmingly the response was basically, "the market is so bad right now, do yourself a favor and stay in school longer, we're hoping the market picks up in three years".
Anyway, someone on these boards made an excellent point that stuck with me. She said that you are naturally going to hear more from the grads that can't get jobs, because the ones that are getting jobs aren't complaining. Makes good sense to me! So, I was hoping to hear some success stories, some anti-horror stories, some stories of encouragement from anyone with a positive story to tell. I'd like to keep a few of these in my pocket when things get rough
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! These are exactly the stories I was hoping to hear!! I know times are tough, and I'm not asking anyone to look into a crystal ball, but hearing that these success stories ARE still happening, despite the rough times, is exactly what I need to hear!! Thank you to everyone who posted inspiration and shared success. I really really appreciate it!!
I'm trying to decide between an accelerated two year BSN program, and a standard three year BSN program at a more recognizable school. In an effort to make the best choice, I spoke with some nursing recruiters both in my state, and the state I want to move to. Overwhelmingly the response was basically, "the market is so bad right now, do yourself a favor and stay in school longer, we're hoping the market picks up in three years". 
Makes good sense to me! So, I was hoping to hear some success stories, some anti-horror stories, some stories of encouragement from anyone with a positive story to tell. I'd like to keep a few of these in my pocket when things get rough 
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!! These are exactly the stories I was hoping to hear!! I know times are tough, and I'm not asking anyone to look into a crystal ball, but hearing that these success stories ARE still happening, despite the rough times, is exactly what I need to hear!! Thank you to everyone who posted inspiration and shared success. I really really appreciate it!!