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GOOD FOR YOU!!! I start the ADN program next week. I was accepted at Santa Fe but I chose Central Florida in Ocala (I live in Williston) simply because they have a part time program which finishes in the same amount of time as the full time because I go during summers also. You'll do just fine whichever route you take as long as you have a strong support system at home. I have a 1 1/2 year old so I know your pain leaving them, but its ALL FOR THEM. GOOD JOB MOMMY!!!! :yeah: Bytime they are old enough to really remember this will all be far behind you. A BSN will definetly make you more competitive, but you can go about it a little slower and save your self some stress. Good Luck which ever route you choose. Also how did you go about volunteering for NICU? I would love to do that as well, please let me know how it goes for you!!!! :redbeathe

Really how do you like it? GI is the direction I think I would like to head. My little brother has suffered from GI issues his whole life so it hits close to home for me.

Just thought of another question, how long did it take you to find a job?

I start school for my ADN in a couple weeks. I am very excited to say the least... I thought nurses were in high demand, but after reading these posts I am seeing that new grads are having a hard time getting hired. So I would like to know from everyone what was your first RN job? Did you have a ADN or BSN? Shift worked? And what type of facility was it? Also if you don't mind disclosing what was your initial pay? Thanks for the info.....:heartbeat

I also have this same question, so I'm glad you asked. I love kids but I don't think I could watch them get worse on a daily basis. My little brother has an auto immune disease/ GI disorder and I hated all the years on the peds floors watching kids there one day and gone another. I am thinking I would like to be a GI nurse or Osotomy Nurse but not really sure. I have also thought about nurse anesthetist, but I'm not sure I will get enough patient interaction. I also have done really well in high pressure fast paced situations. I'm not really sure where that leaves me? Any thoughts anybody?