drmax

Speaking on behalf of my wife....She recently graduated with BSN (brand new nurse) and is already working charge weekends in the O.R. in a large hospital setting. (her boss said she'd have to run this course for a spell, in order to move up the mgt ladder) She has an MBA with 7 yrs mgt experience. She's on the fence now whether to pursue upper management, (original plan) or to get an MSN and work towards ACNP. She has just turned 39 and we understand that time is becoming an issue, as to which direction to go. She loves taking care of people, whether it nursing or mgt. Our decision lies on where she'll more valued as, as she gets older. When she gets to be 65 and still wants to work...we've both thought that upper management, say CNO or higher, would not be as likely, or even possible due to the fact you have to wait for an opening and we're not about to moved. On the other hand, there would appear to be an abundunce (where we live) of NP's, and as she ages...she'd still be valued. Also, money is an issue. There are large student loans to pay off and a mortgage...all wanting to be accomplished by both of our retirement. We're not greedy, but with her credentials, she wants to make the most out of the rest of her working career. I'm asking for opinions from the experienced here, of the comments I've made. You may bring up something we have not thought of. Thank you for your time.

My wife is a recent acceleraed BSN graduate from Marion Nursing College. I'm unsure how many were in that class, maybe 50 and have all been placed either at St. Vincents or IU. Yep, now gotta pay back the loan, but felt this better than having the stress of not having a job. Good luck and Indiana is what you make of it...cold snowy winters, but wonder spring summers and falls.

what Aggie said. SNE no doubt, if you want to have a job awaiting. It's a highly competitive position, as most want a job after college. Today my wife is in her 2nd day of orientation, awaiting the O.R., as a SNE for a big facility in Indiana. She's got her hospital I.D., so the thought is to have her newly minted for a seamless transition at years end, to go fulltime. Go for it...and good luck!

Recent conversation with IU Masters depart., "with the closet CRNA school in OH, highly unlikely IU would ever afford to have those studies, at IU". They said it was extremely expensive. We'll C. Wife is now hired by IUH in the O.R. I'm sure she'll pursue her masters in another area....maybe acute care. Take care

Ok, good info. Looking forward to when the word is true. My wife was recently accepted to IUH as student nurse and thinking she'll go on with MSN (with hopeful tuition assis.) and then on with CRNA studies...if/when the time comes. (would have replied earlier, but i was not emailed notice)

Ok, sounds good. I eagerly await the word to official. My wife was recently accepted to IUH as a student nurse. I'm thinking she's gonna continue on with MSN (with hopeful tuition assis.) and just into CRNA studies if/when it ever happens.

Coming from my wife, who is currently attending one of the accelerated bsn programs in Indiana, is saying that this is fixing to change, and soon. (being there are no schools for CRNA's in Indiana) Times are changing. Take it for what it is worth, as even to me as of now, is just hearsay.

= second hand, not minute hand

Felt this area was best to place this question. 1st, this is not for me, but for my wife as I am helping her a bit with some direction after she gains her BSN. She will start at IU the spring of 2011, (already accepted) in the Second Degree BSN Option for she will already have her MBA and the other associated classes required for nursing. (she's going this direction to obviously get through quickly.) So with my question, I'm hoping that the title of my thread will firstly gain the attention of an "already grad from IU". Now, my question...almost everywhere requires acute care experience, min. 1 yr. Being that here clinicals and studies will be from IU, what should she expect for any job placement, or what avenue should she drive on to gain this experience, as in employment? Again, hopefully someone here has "been-there-done-that" with IU, and could possibly lay out some good advice. Thank you, DM