lowkey_44

Thank you all for such quick responses! I have been told this same story from multiple local nurses, dentists, EMTs, etc. that MUSC is the gold standard and I am wasting my time for even considering another program. It is good to hear from a greater diversity of people that this self perpetuated myth doesn't hold water.

I am wondering how true of a statement this is. I am in a nursing program that is not MUSC, and I was recently told by someone in the medical field that by having a degree from MUSC (we were talking exclusively about nursing jobs), someone would be hired ANYWHERE in the country and be put on top of the list of candidates. I understand completely that that could apply in the state of South Carolina, but I was utterly gobsmacked to be told that this University has that kind of far reaching prowess and regard in other parts of the U.S.. I mean, before I even moved here I had never heard of it. My question to other nurses out there is if you have heard of MUSC in other states, or if you have done hiring if you would agree with this statement? I am trying to get a feel for rough the job outlook will be for me when I graduate next year and every new hire position is autosaved for MUSC RNs. For the record, I am more than able and willing to relocate for a job, but deeply enjoy the Charleston area.