I have been in Neonatal ICU for about 9 yrs. I am so ready to transition out. It seemed like 15+ yrs ago as a medical assistant I could not get a job anywhere because they only wanted degree nurses, now I am a nurse and all the clinics hire medical assistance and occas LVN's. Frustrating to say the least. I really really want M-F,S 8-5 type job. Or I am also trying to take courses for Pedi ER, so I can do Pedi ER but they only want experienced Pedi Nurse's.... WOW! how do they expect for more pedi nurses to be available if they are not willing to take a nurse with yrs of experience in cardiology and Neonatology and train them. HELP..LOL