New grad nurses in the Midwest

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Hello! I am finishing up my BSN degree at Tuskegee University in Alabama. I am originally from Michigan. I want to find work as soon as I pass my NCLEX and go straight into a MSN program; however, choosing the right location where a great MSN program and a great hospital to work seems a bit overwhelming.

I know for sure that if I do not move back to my home state of Michigan I want to be somewhat close. I'll just say I do want to stay in the Midwest.

Any advice or suggestions?

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

With the current job market, I think you'll need to let the job determine your location, not the school.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

How about completing an online MSN degree program so that your city of residence will not be dependent on the location of a physical university?

Virtually all reputable land-based Midwest universities (U of Missouri at Kansas City, U of Nebraska, U of Michigan, etc) offer online MSN programs, so it isn't as if anyone will know you completed your degree online.

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Specializes in ICU.

Saint Louis U has great online MSN programs as well (although pricey)

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.

But there are nursing jobs in the Ann Arbor area and it is such a terrific place to live!

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