I'm at a bit of a crossroads. I worked as a medical secretary for 13 years, and a couple of years ago I decided to further my education so I'd make more money, and also because I enjoy the healthcare field and was a little bored in my current situation. I was trying to decided between a masters in healthcare administration or nursing, and I ultimately chose nursing because it seemed that job opportunities were endless. Fast forward two years, and I've gotten all my pre-reqs done, but I've read consistently on this board and other places that the bottom has fallen out of the nursing field, especically for new grads. I've all but decided to switch my major to healthcare admin. However, after looking on websites such as indeed.com or monster I see tons of job listings for new grads. Are these legit? And of course my advisor at my college is still telling me there's still a huge shortage. I'm just so torn on what to do, because all of the information out there is so conflicting. Both careers interst me, and I'd love to do either. But I really need to be able to land a good job when I'm done to pay off the loans I've taken out and begin a retirement plan ! I keep hearing that this problem is only temporary, but when you look at the numbers of graduates versus jobs it's slightly alarming. I can't help but wonder if this surplus is just a temporary thing or a sign of how things will be for quite some time....
Maybe it's because I moved to rural Wis however A BSN and 2 years ED experience has done nothing for me when it comes to getting even a interview. Oh I did get an email today stating I may be considered for an interview for a med surg position if I can validate 3 years prior experience working in that department. :eek:hmmmm! This was in AZ also. I am willing to relocate. Major problem is I have no contacts to utilize. this market sucks so bad. this song and dance the nursing advisors fed us regarding the upcomming nursing shortage isn't worth repeating. And the best part is once you have worked in nothing but ED/ critical care you are labeled and not qualified for surgical, tele, clinic, dialisis, infusion clinic and others. Depressed and feeling I made the worst career move of my life.
Hi! You've got a lot of great info on this thread. I am a recent second degree grad (May 10) and have had a difficult time finding a job. My advice network, network, network, while in your clinical courses. Meet with the nurse managers of the floors you are on to discuss future job possibilties, or to simply get advice on jobs in the area. Talk with a professor(s) about your future goals they will have loads of advice AND be able to connect you with others in the practice.
Yes, I live in a smallish area, and they are accepting 200 BSNs, and 300 ADNs yearly. Out of the 500, not sure how many graduate, but probably most if I had to guess.
To the poster that suggested I tell my advisor to quit spreading the news of the mythic nursing shortage, I actually did tell her what I knew! And she started robotically quoting me stats I'd already seen from the BLS websites. Weird moment for me. That was the turning point when I realized that I don't think nursing is for me anymore. Even if the market turns around, I'm not sure I want to be involved. But I like to have a positive outlook so instead of dwelling...on to Plan B! And good luck to you all!
! I keep hearing that this problem is only temporary, but when you look at the numbers of graduates versus jobs it's slightly alarming. I can't help but wonder if this surplus is just a temporary thing or a sign of how things will be for quite some time....
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Maybe it's because I moved to rural Wis however A BSN and 2 years ED experience has done nothing for me when it comes to getting even a interview. Oh I did get an email today stating I may be considered for an interview for a med surg position if I can validate 3 years prior experience working in that department. :eek:hmmmm! This was in AZ also. I am willing to relocate. Major problem is I have no contacts to utilize. this market sucks so bad. this song and dance the nursing advisors fed us regarding the upcomming nursing shortage isn't worth repeating. And the best part is once you have worked in nothing but ED/ critical care you are labeled and not qualified for surgical, tele, clinic, dialisis, infusion clinic and others. Depressed and feeling I made the worst career move of my life.