What path would be easier to get a job in with no experience?

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  1. What path would be easier to get a job in with no expierence?

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Specializes in Psych nursing, DD nursing.

I'm interested in management and leadership or nurse practitioner. I am currently in an ADN program. What path would be easier to get a job with without much experience. I've never worked as an lpn either.

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Specializes in Psych nursing, DD nursing.

I want to get my masters in management and leadership or NP. I'm nervous how I'd ever get a job without any experience. I have none.

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Specializes in ICU.

Why not just get the experience? Short cuts are not always the best route. What makes you qualified as a manager if you have no experience? My best managers have had clinical experience and an MBA or MSN in admin. I honestly can't imagine working for someone who had no previous experience.

Edit: a couple years working (even while in school) can make a big difference.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

Can't say without more details. Are you a nurse?

If not, you are borrowing trouble ahead of time.

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Specializes in Psych nursing, DD nursing.

Borrowing trouble? No, I'm in nursing school.

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Specializes in Psych nursing, DD nursing.

I'm not trying to make short cuts, but I am not willing to quit school until I'm done.

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Specializes in Telemetry.

*sigh*

OP, experience as a nurse can only help as you *advance* in your practice.

Nurses don't want to have inexperienced managers telling them what to do. Nurse practitioners should (in my opinion) be competent NURSES before becoming APNs.

Working as a nurse is not a "shortcut" - it's what is actually expected.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.
Borrowing trouble? No, I'm in nursing school.

You're borrowing trouble if you are in nursing school, yet worrying about your Masters/NP/experience.

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Specializes in Psych nursing, DD nursing.

I'm currently in nursing school and am just curious.

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

There is no shortcut to being a TRULY effective nurse manager/administrator or NP. NONE. Put in the time first.

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

Are you currently in a BSN program?

If so, the answer is yes, it is possible to get a job as a new nurse with a BSN. In fact, in many places, a BSN is preferred.

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Specializes in MICU, ED, Med/Surg, SNF, LTC, DNS.

I know it can be easy to get wrapped up in what you want to do long term, but slow down and enjoy nursing. Once you get out of school, there is a good chance you will find that you enjoy another specialty that you never thought about while in school. Spend the years on the floor, or wherever you hold an interest. Then, worry about becoming a leader or practitioner.

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