NewGrad(ish)RN to Boston Hospital

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I joined a new grad program in the ER with a community hospital in June '15, so I've been there for just 9 months. My fiancé and I live in Boston and it is my end goal to work at one of the trauma facilities in my area. I understand that time (AKA experience) is a huge factor, so while I am getting a couple of years under my belt I want to be doing everything I possibly can to be making myself marketable. I have ACLS/PALS and will be getting NRP very soon. I'm studying for TNCC and the CEN. Other than these 5 things and a couple years of experience, can someone suggest some things that I can do to make myself more marketable and knowledgeable?

Oh also, I have a BA in psych and my nursing is an ADN. I have student loan debt and I would like to get my master's in nursing (ADN-->MSN program) instead of paying for another bachelor's degree. Do you think it would suffice, when the time to apply does come around, if I am enrolled in a higher education program (as opposed to having one)? I'd like to get into a Boston hospital within the next 2 years and I anticipate starting an MSN program within the next year. I'll probably have my MSN in 3-4 years.

Any and all advice would be so appreciated! Thank you!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Emergency, CEN.

Sounds like you are on the ball. Good luck!

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Specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.

Sounds good, except a HUGE majority, if not all of the Boston hospitals will not hire you without at least a BSN.

Annie

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