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Just found his post about nursing in Germany.... I'd be interested in volunteering at the LRMC. My husband currently has a work assignment in Germany. I've been accepted to a nursing program at Columbia University in NYC, but I'm not going to be able to start until next year. In the meantime I'd love to volunteer in a hospital, and LRMC would be the best given that it's a U.S. hospital. Does anyone know if volunteering at LRMC is possible? If yes, who should contact?

Thanks for your thoughts...good point about RNs going back to get a master's in the future! I feel nursing education is currently in a flux...when I speak with RNs with 20-25 years of experience, they are literally shocked why would anyone need a master's degree to become an RN:) I have a feeling that Columbia - moving their accelerated program to the master level - is focusing more on those who are on the DNP track or want to become NPs any time in the future. I'll be visiting the Open House at NYU and see what my impression will be:)

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Thanks NYURNABSN2018 for your reply! Length is the same and financially both are very similar, so I think the question is which program prepares me better for being an RN and being more marketable as an RN...?

I'm changing my career to nursing and have been accepted to top nursing programs in NYC. However, I can't decide which one gives me the best chance to get employment after graduation a BSN or an MSN... My goal is to become an RN, because I'm older (40s) and I feel that becoming an NP at this point isn't realistic due to my age. In terms of employment, my plan is to work 2-3 years at a hospital, then transition into outpatient care and maybe start teaching after having 10+ years of experience. My main concern is getting employment after graduation, and just wondering which one gives me a better chance to get hired as an entry-level RN: a degree from an accelerated BSN or and accelerated MSN program. (Both programs have great reputation, same length, tuition is comparable, so pretty much everything is equal except the credentials BS vs. MS.) Personally, I have a slight preference for the MS program because of the curriculum, but wouldn't want to be in a position that I'm overqualified for RN jobs and end up being unemployed:) Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Hey Guys, I was accepted to both Columbia's and NYU's accelerated nursing program, and wondering which one to pick...Columbia is an MS, NYU is a BS in Nursing. (Columbia has recently moved away from BS to MS.) As my undergrad is from a completely different field, just wondering which one is better to get to become an RN: an MS or a BS in Nursing? Is it more difficult to get a job as an RN if you have master's credentials? Wouldn't hiring managers assume you are an NP with an MS? Which program gives me a higher chance to get a job right after graduation? Any thoughts? Thanks!:)