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I am interviewing for Seton main cardiac floor. I'd appreciate any tips or information relevant for the cardiac unit. Thanks.

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Someone told me we must be enrolled in NCLEX reviews (like Hurst) to be able to apply to the Versant Program. Is this true?

Hi pvnursegrad, You mentioned that your hiring manager was impressed by the school you graduated from. Which school was that?

thanks whispera. your post is very informative.

Many thanks traumaRUs. I read your blog and your life story is very inspiring. I feel more certain about what I should do now. Thanks again.

That is my main concern too. I am in Austin, texas and I am not willing to move. Getting an advanced degree like CNS and NP would limit my employabilities, wouldn't it? I just did a search in a local newspaper. A lot of jobs came up under RNs but only one under NP. I guess I could work as an RN even with an NP licensure?

This program is for those who have degrees in non-nursing areas and first year you study to be an RN and two years after you study CNS areas. I am considering Psych/Mental health NP program too (gain alternative program for those who have no nursing experience but with graduate degrees). My biggest concern is whether I could land a job readily after a degree with relatively little experience. I would imagine hospitals would rather hire less specialized RNs with less pay than specialized nurses. I would appreciate any information you may be able to provide. Thanks.

Hello--I am a pre-nursing student faced with a tough decision and I would like some input from experienced nurses before I make the decision. I can apply to either ADN program to be an RN or to direct entry MSN program to be a CNS. I like the idea of becoming a specialized nurse as a CNS but I am somewhat unsure about the job market of CNSs compared to RNs. I would imagine it would be much easier to get a job as an RN than a CNS? Also, as someone who has not been a nurse, what is it like to complete a 3 year program and work as a CNS along with RNs with years of experience? Seems like you might need lots of experience before you become a specialist, but these direct entry degrees says in 3 years I'll be a CNS. I would appreciate if anyone can provide some real experience on this before I make the daunting decision. Thank you.

Hi--I am going to a nursing school and working part-time at nursing homes as experience. I interviewed with one this morning. That place was strange in the sense that everyone I saw seemed to hate their job. Real dead atmosphere, no one smiled, and almost all seemed to be there unwillingly. What kind of work environment would it be working in a typical hospital? I chose nursing because I like to be surrounded by enough number of caring people. Folks I saw today were nothing like that. The manager I spoke to was a borderline *****! I would appreciate any info on this. If working in a hospital is like this, I would consider other profession. Thank you.