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SopranoKris, congratulations to you too! I will also be completing my BSN immediately after graduation. I plan to complete it at UofM-Flint, Eastern, or Oakland University (whichever will transfer the greatest number of credits to make it more affordable). Since you have worked at a hospital SopranoKris, could you tell me whether those RN position openings you saw were for experienced nurses, or are they really willing to hire new grads too? I have seen tons of RN positions as well on all of the hospital websites, however, I am never sure whether they are willing to hire new grads. I live in Livingston County and there are a number of hospitals and doctor's offices in my area. I am worried about the job market for new grads only because of what I have read on this site and heard from some experienced nurses I know who are working and complain about layoffs and hiring freezes. But I did read an article online on www.mlive.com about Michigan's employment outlook for new grads still remaining positive through 2010. They reported that new grads are being hired, however, it may not necessarily be the area of nursing they wanted at first. If that is the case, I can definitely understand that and don't mind, since I know I will have to start out at the bottom and work my way up! I have no complaints about not getting my first choice....I will just be happy to be a nurse, period. I really would love to be able to work at a hospital, however, so that I may have the opportunity to complete advanced certification training, etc. and become exposed to every area of nursing to see what I like best. SopranoKris, what career did you do before nursing? Did you work in a hospital? Thanks for any advice! :)

Thank you so much for the positive feedback! Portalhop, I have a question for you...what is the best way to get a nurse tech position in a hospital while enrolled in nursing school? And if I were to finally get one, how many hours would they expect me to work while in school? I have read that I can apply for tech positions after my first medical/surg rotation in my first year. I was thinking of just walking into the nurse recruiters' offices in school at all the local hospitals in my area and let them know I am interested before I even take med/surg so they know ahead of time. Maybe I could stay in contact with them through email once I finish. Is that a good idea? Or do you think they would laugh at me, lol? I would love to get a nurse tech position while in school! Any advice would be so appreciated :) Thanks!

Thank you so much for the positive feedback Me2006! I was just accepted to Oakland Community College's RN Program and start in a couple of weeks (Pharm). Where did you go to school and how long have you been a nurse in MI? Thanks so much for replying. I was beginning to think I wasn't making the right decision after having 66 views and no response. :)

Hello! I am new to allnurses.com. I am a dental hygienist who is returning to school to become an RN in Michigan. I practiced hygiene for 12 years and am certified in local anesthesia. I was also a dental assistant for 6 years prior to that. I have two girls (ages 6 & 9) and was recently accepted into an ADN nursing program in Michigan. I start Pharmacology in May. I loved doing hygiene and loved treating patients. I am 37 and just now have decided to return to school for (hopefully) more opportunities in nursing and excitement (LOL). Everyday, I contemplate whether I am making the right decision to enter nursing because I am afraid I won't be able to find a job after graduation in MI's economy as a new grad nurse. For those of you who don't know, dental hygiene is very saturated in MI. I just hope I'm not in for a rude awakening. I would love to hear from any and all nurses and hygienists who have turned nurses in MI who may have any input! Thanks!

Hello! I am new to allnurses.com. I am a dental hygienist who is returning to school to become an RN in Michigan. I practiced hygiene for 12 years and am certified in local anesthesia. I was also a dental assistant for 6 years prior to that. I have two girls (ages 6 & 9) and was recently accepted into an ADN nursing program in Michigan. I start Pharmacology in May. I loved doing hygiene and loved treating patients. I am 37 and just now have decided to return to school for (hopefully) more opportunities in nursing and excitement (LOL). Everyday, I contemplate whether I am making the right decision to enter nursing because I am afraid I won't be able to find a job after graduation in MI's economy as a new grad nurse. For those of you who don't know, dental hygiene is very saturated in MI. I just hope I'm not in for a rude awakening. I would love to hear from any and all nurses and hygienists who have turned nurses in MI who may have any input! Thanks!