Should I even bother getting my RN degree?

U.S.A. Kentucky

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I've gone back to school to finish my degree, but everywhere I read there is absolutely no need for RNs. Its not just a Louisville thing, because I really would enjoy moving to another area. Every other forum on this site has RNs talking about how there is no demand for experienced nurses let alone new grads.

I remember 6 years ago they were paying off school loans, and giving signing bonuses just to get RNs. Now, they don't even want RNs.

Anyone feel its just a waste of time and money? I'm really ******, because I left a decent job to pursue what the media tells us is a in demand job.

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Unfortunately, I do not have any advice on this, but I am in a very similar position. I recently quit a good job to pursue nursing (so I can crank out my last few pre-requisites in one final semester). I hope to get into an accelerated "BSN as a second degree" program, but after reading about people having difficulty finding nursing jobs in the Louisville area, it makes we worry :o(

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nurse practioners are in huge demand an will have a growing need in the future.

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A nursing license is always a good backup plan even if you decide to go into another line of work. If you are close to finishing, just crank it out, get the license, then maintain the license. If you find work as a nurse and can start your career, great. If not, follow another path, knowing you can always use your nursing license if you need to.

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If you're willing to move to/work in the eastern part of our beautiful state, many are begging for new nurses, and are even offering the sign-on bonus. Also, Pikeville College offers nursing students a scholarship if they are willing to sign to work for (I believe) 3 years at the Pikeville Methodist Hospital! So, there is work out there on this end of the state!

Good luck to you finding a job! :)

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