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Thanks so much! I'm actually only looking in and around the Charlotte area. You're right, it IS too cold in Chicago!

Hi all! I am hoping you can provide me with some answers for my questions. I will be graduating from an accelerated MSN program in Chicago this August. It is a generalist entry-level program, meaning it is BSN coursework plus extra graduate-level classes to qualify the degree as a Masters. I already have a Bachelor's in Biology and wanted to set myself up for future graduate work. Although Accelerated MSN programs are less known than Accelerated BSN programs, they are basically the same thing. I just take graduate level classes and present a thesis. I am planning on taking my boards here in IL, but taking them for NC due to my husband's job. Can anyone provide me with information on new grad hiring for Charlotte? I've done my research and it seems most (if not all) hospitals in the area have residency programs, but I was hoping to get some first-hand information from those who have experienced the hiring process in Charlotte, particularly in the fall/winter, rather than the spring/summer. Is Charlotte saturated with new grad nurses? How quickly do new grads tend to get hired? What are the best places to look at to live for young couples? What does the starting hourly rate tend to run? Any other random advice you can throw at me? I currently work at the top children's hospital in Chicago as a nursing assistant in the PICU and I am hoping to stay in pediatric critical care or get experience in adult ED/critical care if peds is hard to get into. I also have experience working in hem/onc clinical research before starting my nursing program. We are planning to visit and scope out some areas soon to get a feel for different places. We have both been a few times before and have family in the Raleigh-Durham area, but we know living there is much different than visiting. Honestly, any advice you could provide would be so appreciated. Thank you for reading my novel!

Hi! I should clarify - i'm 2 quarters away from graduating with this degree so I cannot delay it. :) It is an entry-level degree, same as a BSN, just with more graduate-level coursework. Accelerated MSN programs are relatively new but they are along the same thread as ABSN programs- designed for students who already have a Bachelors in another field. I actually have no desire to use my degree for management purposes; I hope to put it towards a CNS and/or PhD program in the future.

Hi all! I am hoping you can provide me with some answers for my questions. :) I will be graduating from an accelerated MSN program in Chicago this August. It is a generalist program, meaning it is BSN coursework plus extra graduate-level classes to qualify the degree as a Masters. I already have a Bachelor's in Biology and wanted to set myself up for future graduate work. I am planning on taking my boards here in IL and transferring to TX due to my husband's job. Can anyone provide me with information on new grad hiring for Houston? I've done my research and it seems most (if not all) hospitals in the TMC have residency programs, but I was hoping to get some first-hand information from those who have experienced the hiring process in Houston. Is Houston saturated with new grad nurses? How quickly do new grads tend to get hired? What are the best places to look at to live for young couples? What does the starting hourly rate tend to run? Any other random advice you can throw at me? I currently work at the top children's hospital in Chicago as a nursing assistant in the PICU and I am hoping to stay in pediatric critical care. I also have experience working in hem/onc clinical research before starting my nursing program. We are planning to visit and scope out some areas soon to get a feel for the different areas. We have both been a few times before and have family in Katy, but we know living there is much different than visiting. Honestly, any advice you could provide would be so appreciated. Thank you for reading my novel!

I heard back today! HR called me to offer me the PICU position. :)

Has anyone heard back yet? I know the website says they can notify us up to a week before the orientation in June, but when I interviewed with the PICU, they said they'd have a decision by today most likely!

Hi catnip1038, I was accepted to the RFU campus for this Fall. My UGPA was 3.4. My prereq grades were: Organic Chemistry - B; Inorganic Chemistry - B+; and I was accepted before my Anatomy or Physiology grades were posted, but I ended up with a B in Anatomy and I expect to end up with a B in Physiology (final in 2 weeks). I was a Biology major with a Chemistry minor and worked in clinical research on the laboratory side for a year. I will say that most everyone at the admitted students day had work experience in some form of healthcare, whether it be a MA or lab assistant.

I created a FB group! You should be able to find it by searching DePaul MENP Fall 2016 and then select the RFU cohort :) Looking forward to meeting you all!

Hi everyone! Has anyone definitely decided they are joining the fall cohort at RFU? I sent in my deposit a few days ago and I'd love to connect with others! :) My email address is [email protected] or you can find me on Facebook! We should get a Facebook group started!

Hi, all! Congrats to everyone who has gotten their acceptances so far! I JUST received my acceptance email today for the fall class at RF conditional on the successful completion of my prerequisites. I've also gotten into SLU for the fall and am waiting to hear back from Rush about their winter term. If you're still waiting for an email, check your inbox today! :)