Will there be jobs when we graduate?

avidhunter3 · Jul 25, 2009

I don't know but GOD I hope so! Like I told my husband, the economy is getting worse every day. At least being a nurse, I have a BETTER chance of getting a job than I have of KEEPING my job as PBX operator now.

keithjones · Jul 25, 2009

part of it depends on where you live and what you want to do. both hospitals here sre still hiring and the ICUs lose several a year to CRNA school. so jobs are still available and 3 years from now things should be better anyhow.

tokidoki7, ASN, RN · Jul 25, 2009

I hope things become better soon.

DLS_PMHNP, MSN, RN, NP · Jul 25, 2009

"only the shadow knows.."

Nepenthe Sea · Jul 25, 2009

Is anyone else nervous about the job situation and the fact that even nurses are now being laid off? I wonder if there will be jobs available when we graduate from nursing school in a few years?

Yes, definitely worried :uhoh21:. But trying not to stress too much, since I won't graduate for two years. Just hoping for the best.

runtagua · Jul 25, 2009

I live in San Francisco, and if there was ever a place with a grim future for jobs, this is it. I keep telling myself it will definitely get better. I'm trying not to stress too much on it. I mean, it's another two years before I graduate, so...

I think the thing to do now is to focus on studying hard and getting through school, not worrying about how the job market will be in a couple of years.

Adams_Mommy_07 · Jul 26, 2009

I try not to stress about it too much. I will just perform exceptionally in school go straight into the BSN and then MSN. I'm sure a job will open up along the way. If not, I'll keep working as a banker while knocking on them doors.

Staragate, ADN, ASN, RN · Jul 26, 2009

I'm sure it will be. I just got on a 2 year waiting list + 2 years of nursing school = 4 years for the economy to recover.