What type of degree gets the job?

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Hello everyone,

As a newly admitted BSN student, I'm wondering what type of degree do the new grads have that are having a difficult time finding a job? I was told that getting a BSN makes you much more marketable.

Also, is working as a student nurse over the summer between year 1 & 2 really necessary for finding a job as a new grad? My current wages and benefits are comparable to an entry level RN and when I budgeted for the BSN program, I included money I planned on earning during that summer working at my "regular" job. I'm probably not going to be able to afford even more time away from my job :-(

Thanks in advance for filling me in on this.

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Specializes in Postpartum, Mother/Baby, Comm. Health, Geriatric.

Most people are probably Associate Degree nurses. Lots of people I've talked to in person, at work, and on line are working at least part time to help take care of their families so they are pursing the ADN then doing the RN-BSN programs. That is the route I am going as well. I work for DMC as a pharmacy technician and have spoken to new nurses and they have said that they started networking on their clinicals and started volunteering to market themselves better. Maybe that can help you. That will definitely be my approach.

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Most people are probably Associate Degree nurses. Lots of people I've talked to in person, at work, and on line are working at least part time to help take care of their families so they are pursing the ADN then doing the RN-BSN programs. That is the route I am going as well. I work for DMC as a pharmacy technician and have spoken to new nurses and they have said that they started networking on their clinicals and started volunteering to market themselves better. Maybe that can help you. That will definitely be my approach.

Shan,

Great idea.. very proactive.

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