Mandy52203

Hey Everyone, I am currently at the end of my first semester at a community college. I am in what they call their "Allied Health" program. I'm working on my pre-reqs for nursing and have all straight A's except for math. I work at a local hospital in a telemetry unit and almost all of the nurses I work with are telling me to skip my associate's degree and go straight for my bachelor's. I'm really confused as to what would be the best path for me. I have called a couple of BSN colleges in my area, and most of them are extremely grim about my chances of getting into a BSN program as a transfer student:( My ultimate goal is to become a NICU nurse. I'm wondering if anyone has any opinions as to what would be the best route to get there. Thank you in advance:)

Thank you so much for the advice! I received a call today from a hospital close to our house and they asked me to come in tomorrow for an interview for a unit secretary postion! I'm siked...I'm still waiting to hear back from my school about the CNA course...I swear they are so slow its ridiculous...I have called 3 times...and am not getting anywhere fast.

Congrats Everyone! I am just starting my Pre-reqs in the fall...I can't wait to be applying into the program!!

Hi All! I am supposed to be starting my pre-reqs in September for nursing. I am starting to get really concerned about being able to find a job in the field after I have completed school and passed the NCLEX (while I know tis is still 5 years away). I have talked to alot of people who are stating that new grads just are not finding jobs in Mass. While I guess I could relocate if I had to...I really do not want to. Does anyone have any advice on things I can do while in school increase my opportunites for finding a job after? I was thinking about completing an EMT program and working part time doing that while in school...I am just really torn up about this decision. I have wanted to be a NICU nurse since I was little. Thanks in advance!

Hi All!! I just got accepted at a community college. My degree program is called Allied Health (until I can apply into the nursing program next year). My advisor told me that I could get straight As and still not get into the nursing program if I do not have any experience in the health care field. (I do know that the nursing program is extremely competetive) I have been applying to any and all open positions in which I am qualified for in the area hospitals...but I am thinking of going to get my CNA. Does anyone have any stories to share as to whether or not experience truly helped get them into the nursing program? Thanks in advance!!