grantchatt

Chattanooga tn

Awww.I am so sorry this happened to you....I hope that something changes for you soon and you get the opportunity to work as a RN!

Thanks everyone!!

Thanks everyone!!!

That sounds awesome!! I am consider doing the same. Such a huge step (i'm a chicken). Thanks for sharing your story with me!!!:)

How were you able to cover the cost of living and tuition without a job? I am really considering it but am scared to quit my current job with bills, ect.

Thanks for all the feedback!!!

This is for the rn program

Thanks! Scary thought to invest that much time, money and effort, only for it to not be good enough!

How long until you graduate? I have not even started the program yet, so I am kind of worried about using the 2-yr degree to find a job when the standard seems to be pushing towards BSN's. I'm not opposed to getting a BSN but I want to crawl before I walk, learn as I work in my career.

Hi, I have read many posts from working nurses telling about how their employers are almost mandating that all 2-yr nurses have their BSN and the employer will even pay for the schooling. This leads me to belive that the days of getting a job with a 2-yr degree in nursing are quickly coming to an end. I am set to start a 2-yr program Fall of 2013 and will graduate Dec 2015. In your opinion, am I going to be able to get a job with that or will a BSN be required for mostly all entry level positions in nursing? I have other degrees and I know that there are many Accelerated programs that award a 2nd degree/career BSN in as little as 11-12 months, but right now that is not an option for me. (I have to stay employed during school) Please advice!:)

GOOD ADVICE! I love this site. Everyone is so helpful and positive. Thanks for your response! Good points! GET THRU SCHOOL!!!LOL.. I am going to get with HR to see if I have any leave options that holds me a place just in case!

Thank you so much! Great advice!!!!

Thanks!

But the first lady said that I cannot be trained working part-time. I dnt mind working during the week after my full time job and on weekends until I make sure that I am a good fit for the career. That is why i posted this. To see if it is an option to keep my full time job and work part time as a nurse before I become a full time nurse. I have heard that nursing school does not prepare you 100% for what working as a nurse can be. Just wanted to test the waters first. Thanks for responding! :)