dantzlerc

I was asked to speak to students that are attending the school I graduated from about study skills and I mentioned that I was seeking my BSN. When they asked why, I told them jobs were scare, especially for ADNs. I don't think the faculty appreciated it but it is the truth and they should be made aware that their only option may be LTC. Just as the previous poster said, it is about the money.

This is definitely sad to hear. I am a new nurse that gave up looking after having only 1 interview in 7 months time following graduation. Because some hospitals in my area have changed policy and only want BSN nurses, I returned to school immediately and will finish in 1 more semester. I am also taking an EMT course as a backup plan. I find it so hard to believe that with a nursing shortage going on we are unable to find positions. I can somewhat understand the inexperienced new nurses having this problem but experienced nurses too? This really makes me wonder about whether I should have pursued this life-long dream. I should have just stayed behind my desk working 9-5, M-F with weekends and holidays off. I also cannot believe that nursing continues to be listed as an occupation that guarantees employment. When I tell people the problems I had (and many classmates had) finding a job, they can't believe it. I even shared my story with my personal physician and she told me I was lying. My biggest concern is for the patients that are being put at risk because hospitals are more focused on profits than ensuring patients are not placed in harms way because the workforce is overwhelmed and exhausted. Good luck to you on your search. Have you considered nursing education? That is an area that is always in need. Also, many medical assistant programs hire RNs as instructors.