Hello, im currently applying to a nursing program at my local community college and ive been told several times now that NO ONE will hire a Nurse with an Associates degree in California. Im very confused, if there is such a shortage of nurses why is a ADN such a bad thing? Im not just talking about Hospitals, that I understand to a certain extent. Im talking everywhere. The very few places (mainly job listings on CRAIGSLIST) that i have found that will require 2+ years of experience. How can I get experience if no one will give me a chance to GET it? ONE more question, will employers count clinical hours done as a student as experience?