jerseyrnmom

Don't discount your current experience. Nurses work in all different areas. If you want to feel a little better, check out some threads of people having nervous breakdowns in their med/surg jobs. There is a new trend developing right now, and this is paid for by Medicare. Large internal medicine practices are hiring Population Care Coordinators to monitor care of complicated patients and improve outcomes. They would love your experience. You can try to get another office job, with a better environment. You can look into home health, adult day care centers, etc. There is so much out there, and I am sure you will find your niche. Good luck!

I just finished their BSN. There is no advantage for RN-MSN vs RN-BSN and then enrolling into MSN, you just end up with the commitment of taking MSN classes. My mentor suggested finishing the BSN first, and then you can seamlessly continue into MSN afterwards if you still have the energy. I don't believe being employed is a prerequisite with them, you can come up with a project topic and do your research in a setting of your choosing. Many nurses work in boring settings, like doctors' offices, or even insurance companies. Besides, maybe by the time you are ready for your capstone, you will be working. Good luck!