Seeking advice, looking to obtain nursing degree in Guam, but heard I won't be hired?!

Trauma Columnist · Dec 26, 2015

Is it an accredited school? Do you have any idea where you might PCS to after Guam? If so, I would check with the local hospitals and ask them.

Also, you might consider the VA system or the military health care system - you only need a license in one state to work in them in ANY state.

Would you be able to get licensed while in Guam? Transferring credits is a bear.

My husband did 23 years in the Air Force and I started my nursing career while he was active duty - ugh is about all I can say:

We were stationed at Nellis (Las Vegas) and thought that it was for awhile so I started school there, got finished with the LPN portion and was starting on the RN year when ooops...he came down on orders to Ft Ben (Indianapolis). So, I transferred there with an LPN license and tried to get into a LPN to RN program - waiting list years long. So...went to private school (read $$$$) and got my ADN. Then, he retired and we moved to IL. I practiced for 8 years and then got a BSN, MSN and then eventually two post-MSN certs.

Yes, it would have been better had I been able to get a BSN right from the beginning, but as we both know, the best laid plans don't always work out.

Best wishes.

Editorial Team / Moderator · Dec 26, 2015

It appears to have both ACEN and regional accreditation: Accreditation Home | University of Guam

As far as hiring preferences, that is something that you simply won't know, especially if you don't know where you're going! But a BSN from an accredited school plus success with the NCLEX-RN should be sufficient. You will meet people who think you are a foreign grad, though.

romeroe7797 · Dec 26, 2015

Thank you for responding I plan on calling around to see what they say? Where should I go about calling human resources or a local school? Thanks again!