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I am contemplating an accelerated BSN/MSN combined program. It's a very expensive program, nearly $70,000 for tuition/fees itself, - not including living expenses. Factor the latter in and one is looking at the better part of $100,000. Maybe it co...

I was thinking about how many miles per shift an RN would walk if they were in med-surg, ICU, etc. I recently shadowed a physical therapist as I was thinking about PT school. I made the mistake of wearing shoes that were not comfortable for extende...

Hey I'd like to know how people thought the difficulty of their anatomy class (be it a stand-alone anatomy class or the A&P I, II sequence) compared to the difficulty of nursing school classes. I ask this because I was an engineering major in sc...

It's nice to hear stories that convey optimism for new grads. Now if California would just turn around!

Hello all, I'm trying to get a feel for if the nursing job market has improved. I seem to see things on here that go both ways, though a lot of the more pessimistic comments (but not all) seem to be from those who have ADN's. Is there any improveme...

I saw a hospital that had said they only accept new grad applications for something called a Versant RN residency. 18 weeks of training that supposedly prepares you to work. I guess it gives the preparation one didn't receive in school. What conce...

I'd like to know what people's perceptions are on the new grad job market. Is it really improving? If so, what geographic areas are improving the most? Are there any places where it's just "good"? I haven't seen as many postings where people are ...

props if for nothing else, invoking adam smith.

You hit on something that I've wondered about to friends and that is a window during which you have a chance to get something. I'm not sure that is any different for other careers/graduates but I believe it's definitely true for nursing. It worries...

What's interesting about it is if you go to their website, they have a little over a dozen jobs listed...some of which have a signing bonus! I don't see too many of those anymore.

i'd be curious to know what the numbers of actual graduates were in 2008 versus now. but as someone contemplating nursing school, i find studies like that which make the news to be more amusing than anything. it seems like when things like that are...

But this is the problem with models to begin with. All of us (myself included) tend to put too much stock in them. From the heady days of the housing boom when models showed prices only continuing to go up to models that showed the nursing shortage...

I can say that in my own research, I have seen some schools still pushing the idea of a nursing shortage while others are acknowledging that right now there is a surplus. I had a relative who wanted to do a radiology tech program herself because it ...

Is there anyone out there who can comment on accelerated combined BSN/MSN programs? Are these just a money-grab by schools or are job prospects better for graduates of these programs? Anyone do it and like/regret it? How much is too much for tuiti...

I've decided to wait for the cheaper program. It really came down to the financing I could get. It's not necessarily what I want to do but I think it's the better option. I've been saying for awhile now I thought the job market was getting better...

Thanks for your reply.The schools I'm looking at are reputable so I should have listed that. I don't have any concerns there. If anything, my concerns are that I'd potentially be paying private level tuition in one case and it's going to be serious...

Does anyone know anything about the number of for-profit nursing schools? How many students do they graduate each year?

I actually just finished reading that story and was getting ready to post a link to it here! When I think about analogies between nursing school and law school, a few questions come to mind. I know nursing school is generally much cheaper than law s...

I understand the arguments on both sides but all things considered, it seems to be a very slippery slope to start on. If the courts have to decide this, it will be interesting because depending on where one lives, a court may be liberal or conservat...

For those in nursing school, does anyone know if you practice NG tube insertion on your fellow classmates in lab? I was told by a relative who is a nurse that when she went to nursing school (mind you, this is 30 years ago), they were required to in...

I've heard of the different way of thinking you are forced to adjust to in nursing school. Ironically, I feel pretty comfortable with that. What do you find to be the hardest part of nursing school? I mean, do you feel that you at least understand...

Sounds good to me. I was hoping that method of practice had been phased out.

Do you happen to know where the new grad you mentioned got her degree and what type (associates, bachelors). I've heard STL is good but that is discouraging she couldn't find anything in a hospital.

Thank you very much for your reply, this is exactly what I was looking for. One thing I would ask is that since you said 39 were hired, did anyone say how many applied? Also, do you mind saying in what region you are?

So I just read a post on here where there was a vigorous debate about what the availability of new grad jobs is. What really caught my eye is a comment about HR becoming pickier. I've seen similar comments in other posts and if that is true, it mak...