I recently got accepted in an ADN program in our community college. I am married with 2 kids and I know if I decide to do this, it will be a big commitment. My question is, are there still hospitals in Houston, Texas willing to accept RNs?
Dear Married with Kids,
Congratulations!!
It is a big commitment and you've passed your first hurdles, completing your pre-reqs and being accepted. Community college based ADN programs are still an affordable way to earn your nursing license.
Once you get your RN, you can plan to return and earn your BSN. There are many options for doing this, including online programs designed for adult learners.
I'm not familiar with the job market in Houston, but while a BSN is preferred in many areas, there still are opportunities for the ADN nurse.
During your clinical rotations in various hospitals, network and get to know the charge nurses and managers. In my book below, I explain how to reach out to the nurse manager in a memorable way while you are a student nurse.
I call it auditioning for your first nursing job while a student. Managers prefer to hire people they know over people they don't know.
