Birdie3

Curious about anything for a non BS RN. Just wanting to know what the market is really like. Sometimes I read there is a shortage and sometimes that there are not many jobs. I would like to have an accurate picture.

Hello, I was wondering what the current job market is like for RNs in Massachusetts, outside of Boston in the suburbs or smaller cities. Would love to hear what people's experience has been with finding a job over the last few years in any setting, and whether they think the job market will be better or worse 3 to 4 years down the road. Thank you!

Thank you very much everyone!

Thank you so much to everyone! It is really helpful to know where people have worked and what their experiences have been at those jobs. I would be curious to know if many of those first years were overwhelming but worth it for the amount of knowledge gained. I feel like that is what I am hearing.

Thank you HiddenAngels!

Thank you imhorsemackerel!

Thank you Alex and Penelope!

Yes it does, thank you! Have also PMd you if ok.

Thank you sallyrnrrt, that sounds like a very challenging job for a first!

Thanks mso819, I will look into that. I'm sorry your time at the SNF was so bad. Can I ask you why you chose to do an LPN first, then an RN? Trying to decide what is best for me. Thank you!

Hello, I am considering whether to attend an LPN or ADN program and wondered where people found their first job, either as an RN or LPN. I notice many job postings say no new grads or one year experience required. Where am I most likely to get this one year of experience just out of school? Thank you!

I am starting an LPN program in the fall and have those concerns as well! I am thinking maybe home care or doctor's office would be a better fit for me. I'm sure we'll know better how we feel as we go through school and practical.

Thank you Bugya90! Did you enjoy working in an office setting? It sounds like you were very busy!

Thank you so much. That is very helpful and informative. I'm glad you enjoy your job so much Brooke!

Anyone else from different type of office or clinic that would like to share what they do in a typical day? I would love to know what an LPN in an ob/gyn office or pediatric office typically does and how you like your job. Thank you!!