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I am wondering how true of a statement this is. I am in a nursing program that is not MUSC, and I was recently told by someone in the medical field that by having a degree from MUSC (we were talking exclusively about nursing jobs), someone would be hired ANYWHERE in the country and be put on top of the list of candidates. I understand completely that that could apply in the state of South Carolina, but I was utterly gobsmacked to be told that this University has that kind of far reaching prowess and regard in other parts of the U.S.. I mean, before I even moved here I had never heard of it. My question to other nurses out there is if you have heard of MUSC in other states, or if you have done hiring if you would agree with this statement? I am trying to get a feel for rough the job outlook will be for me when I graduate next year and every new hire position is autosaved for MUSC RNs. For the record, I am more than able and willing to relocate for a job, but deeply enjoy the Charleston area.
I was recently told by someone in the medical field that by having a degree from MUSC (we were talking exclusively about nursing jobs), someone would be hired ANYWHERE in the country and be put on top of the list of candidates. .
I'm curious who this person was?
You be sure to tell him/her that you just asked on a forum full of nurses from all over the country, and most of them have no idea what MUSC even is.
let me guess, is this person spending $80,000 or some outrageous number for their degree?
It's a state university so I doubt it. I don't even know if SC has a level 1 trauma center. I just looked it up. MUSC got their level 1 designation in 2012. Not a lot of great medical facilities there. Not when you have Charlotte, Atlanta, Raleigh-Durham all within a quick helicopter ride if need be.
SassyTachyRN
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Never heard of it. Most of the people we hire have graduated locally, because we know the local programs and their requirements and what good programs they are. There are local programs we don't hire from as well.