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Hey guys, not sure if this will be helpful to anyone but they ended up contacting me a while back for an interview (I had applied for a critical care position), and they basically told me that I didn't qualify because I did not have any experience in...

Hello! I am a new grad hoping to land a job in an ICU. Are certain hospitals in Phoenix more/less likely to hire new grads into this setting? Are there any tips to help a new grad secure a position in critical care? I have my mind made up to work in ...

Sorry I just now saw your reply. I went ahead and applied to the jobs I wanted even though they said "no" under new grad :)

Dreams do come true! I was hired into the ICU at Banner University Med Center!!! Apparently they doing the most new grad hiring in Phoenix. Thanks everyone for the responses!

Hey guys, did anyone else get an email from HR stating that your application will be sent to the hiring manager for review? I just got that today, I submitted the app on the 19th! Good luck!

Thanks for the heads up!!

Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the honest feedback, I may be executing my backup plan sooner rather than later!

Hi everyone, I am entering nursing through a master's entry to nursing program at the University of Arizona. My bachelor's degree was in another field. When I am licensed I will be an MS-RN, NOT a MSN. From there I hope to become an NP, most likely t...

Thank you! I came across Vanderbilt University and will be considering their program, they offer programs similar to University of Tennessee, I will look there as well!

Thanks so much for the feedback! I look forward to continuing my education and moving into the NP role. I am not sure if I'd rather do acute care or primary care, but I am sure I will enjoy it!

Hello everyone, I really do hope that this topic is not redundant although I cannot seem to find a thread here that really answers my questions. [COLOR=#3f4549]As an NP in the hospital setting, can you help me understand where the physician interven...

Thank you for your response! When I saw the "glorified RN' comment I was very taken aback, which is why I've been looking to hear from people in the profession. It can be hard to understand until you've really been immersed in the situation. Your day...

Thank you for your response, that definitely makes sense and clears things up a bit. I did not know that the MS-RN and MSN were looked at so similarly. The way it has been explained to me is that MSNs are advanced practice, focused in a particular fi...

Hello! I will be graduating next august with my entry level master's RN, and I am planning on pursuing my DNP shortly after. I am currently in Phoenix, AZ, and have not decided yet if I will be staying and working here, or where I want to go to compl...

Hello! I will be graduating next august with my entry level master's RN, and I am planning on pursuing my DNP shortly after. I am not from AZ, and have not decided yet if I will be staying and working here, or where I want to go to complete my DNP. A...

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Also @bruins1990, I don't think you should be worried. Are you still planning to do the 2015 MEPN? I am, and I have done a good deal of research, I applied to four different programs and was accepted at all and I am choosing UA. Most of the negative ...

What I have gatehered is that the difference with the MS-RN and an MSN is that an MSN implies some sort of specialty focus or advanced practice training. The curriculum required for a CNL which you should be able to see in the program you are referen...

Hello, I will be moving in a few months to Phoenix from Michigan. I am relocating to attend the University of Arizona MEPN program, but I will be based in Phoenix. Is there any advice on what areas to consider when looking to move? My budget is $600-...

See you in Phoenix!

Thanks, that does help!

Hello all! I am very confused as to which path is best for entry to nursing. I have a bachelors in pre-med studies and have applied to a few second degree entry to nursing programs. I am choosing between an accelerated BSN, an accelerated MSN, and a...

The BSN and MSN options I am looking at all provide the same opportunity upon graduation which is preparation and eligibility to take the NCLEX and work as an RN. The MSN is not specialized in any particular field of nursing (excluding the CNL option...

Thank you all for the feedback. After considering your opinions and a doing bit more research, I am leaning towards the MSN without the CNL components. It seems to be a better choice in terms of cost, time, and contribution to my overall goal which i...