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Hello, I need some career advice This is for all you experienced nurses. I am a new graduate nurse with a hard earned BSN and wonder if nursing is now worth it. I became a nurse because I love helping people and my dream is to become a Nurse Practitioner and work in indigent/Public health. Every nurse I talk to hates their job due to the conditions they are forced to work under. I as many nurses as I can, and the answer is the same - No. The hours are horrible, there doesn't seem to be any support from other nurses or administration. Frankly I'm scared to death of losing my license before I get started. Should I just get a Master's degree in Public Health instead and design programs that will help those in poverty of those who need it most? Is it honestly worth it to slave in hospital for 3-4 years to get enough experience to become a good NP? where you're not appreciated, risk you life due to pathogens and blood borne illnesses and other perils ? Risk losing my family life, miss important times with my children, work nights and lose health and my mind? Nurses tell me they would not go back and do it again if they had it to do over. What do you all say?

Hello all, I'm a new grad. with a BSN from a good school, who is still looking for employment. I waited until I passed my registry and now I can't find a job in the Dallas area. I've applied at just about every metro hospital since July and have heard nothing. Any suggestions? Thank you for any advice.