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Is there a real demand for NP's? What about ENP's? I'm looking to go grad school in a year or two and I wanted to know which way to direct my nursing career. How does one even become an ENP? I know the programs must be limited.

Does anyone know how one becomes an ENP? I always thought it would be a straight program like FNP (ie get masters and take another NCLEX)... But I was researching and I'm gathering that you just first work as an FNP in acute care adult or some other ...

Ello fellow Nurses!!! I recently just got a job at a big hospital on an obs unit. I was told by the director that it is an extension of the ED and ICU... But that still leaves much info to be desired. We have obs on our med-surg unit sometimes but it...

Thanks everyone!!! I worked in a rural hospital on an adult and peds med-surg and tele unit where we actually did obs as well. It was mainly a med-surg unit so I don't really know what it would be like to have 20 straight obs patients.

You are absolutely right. When the State came in it was nuts. I was supposed to be off my "orientation" (which isn't even adequate new grad training, more like a crash course..) they put me back on it so that the State wouldn't even talk to me becaus...

I figured it was fairly new since there aren't many programs out here in California for it. I was just confused if they went the FNP route and then branch off... Hopefully by the time I am seriously applying to grad schools there will be more supply ...

There were 4 new grads when I started. In a matter of two months half of them found better jobs and left. I wish I could be so lucky. They're literally pinching every penny over here. That's why I was finally able to get "full-time" status with half ...

So update: I finally got a job in a small town in the sticks of California. It's probably considered rural nursing. The only problem is the way the hospital is run. I started off "per diem" but worked full-time hours so they wouldn't have to give me ...

Any new grad/inexperienced nurse-friendly states out there? Looking to relocate just to get a job. Cali is dried up for new grads.

I have been looking for a year and a half. Still no such luck. I'm considering joining the military and moving out of state... But even that looks bleak at the moment... I'm desperate to start my life, get married, do grad school and get settled down...

I graduated in 2010 and obtained my license 2011. I was burnt out from full time BSN course plus work study plus full time job. So I took a break. Anyway, it is now 2013 and I've had my license for a little over a year and a half and have had to rene...

I graduated in 2010 and obtained my license 2011. I was burnt out from full time BSN course plus work study plus full time job. So I took a break. Anyway, it is now 2013 and I've had my license for a little over a year and a half and have had to rene...

Thank you! Ya it did. I almost cried in front of my last patient. And I cried on the way home... I had my best friend mock interview me the night before so I was prepared already... But disappointment yet again...

I've been volunteering at this hospital for about 6 months now. I work a full 12 hour shift essentially precepting with another RN. After half a year I thought I'd gone unnoticed.. Until finally half an hour before my shift ends the unit secretary pa...

I just want A job. And they are one of the few that actually offers a Versant program. Other than those in LA.

I don't know anything about their system... I volunteer in Covina. I've been there for almost 7 months now... I've had one interview there and was promised a panel.. But so far nothing...

BSN; Mount St. Mary's College; 2010 graduate; ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP; Speak English, Tagalog, Spanish; RN and PHN licensed; Working at a hotel (my college job) and as an MA at a derm office, ALSO work 12 hour shift in an "internship" on a med-surg unit...

Thanks you... So that interview lasted like 10 min. And she moved me to the panel which was supposed to be last week... We were slammed!!! Charge nurse had 4 patients!!! So obviously they couldn't spare anyone... Needless to say no interview... Hopef...

Well they legally can't discriminate based on where you live or went to school or what degree you hold but it's been done to me.. :/

Ya be happy you got an interview. I've been applying to that program for about 2 years now... And************* refuses to see me in person or even take an application. I went to Mount St. Mary's, a pretty well known nursing school, I speak 3 language...

UGH!!!! The only other interview I've been on was at a hospital in Torrance. I get there super excited because I loved that hospital. I precepted there my senior year. So... I get there in a suit, no perfume, light make up, hair out of my face. The v...

Thanks everyone! I definitely will omit the ugly volunteer uniform comment.

Those certs definitely are a perk... That way the hospital sees that is less money they have to invest in your preparation. I'm also considering taking a critical care course.. Not cheap but will give you a leg up... Especially if you want to work in...

I didn't go to a career college either. I went to a well known and accredited private college called Mount St. Mary's. I got my BSN and my PHN as well.