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What is the specific job of an occupational and industrial in nursing fields?

I have a BSW and now want to go into nursing, what is the best program for me?

  • I have a Bachelors degree in Social Welfare (Social Work) because I have always had a heart for helping people. Now that I am out of college and I am trying to get into the job market I realize that social work does not have enough job security (at least in this current economy) for me to devote such a huge financial investment into a Masters degree (while I am still struggling to pay off my Bachelors). Nursing has always interested me because it is also a nurturing field in which I could care for people, but I am having difficulties deciding on the best program. I am trying to decide between LPN (1yr), RN (2yr Associates), Bachelors in Nursing (1 yr accelerated program...would this degree qualify me to take the RN exam?), or possible other options I do not know about yet. I have put the most thought into doing the 1 yr LPN program because I would be able to get into the field faster. I live in long island NY and I have always thought LPN or RN jobs would have great job security, but I have heard about hospitals laying off a lot of nurses in my area (still better then most other fields) and I was wondering if one program may be safer then the other? Thank you!

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    Your best bet would be to do an accreted second degree RN program. It doesn't matter what your first degree is in but you will probably need to take some prerequisites. The BSN you earn is the same as any BSN so yes you can take the NCLEX. Nursing programs are pretty expensive and will cost as least as much as a social work masters. Be aware that the job market for new grad nurses is awful right now (I know because i am one). Once you have at least a year of experience there are a decent amount of jobs. But the trick is getting that year.

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I don't think there is any career that has job security. I know hospitals here in my area cut nurses' hours based upon the census of the hospital. When there is a low census they cut hours, and usually it is the new guy/gal who gets it! In larger metro areas, I have heard that it is a challenge to get a job as a RN with only an ADN. When there are more applicants applying for a job, and 10 have a BSN and one has an ADN with no work experience, the nurses with the BSN is going to be the one to get the job. You may want to pursue an accelerated BSN program. I know someone who did one of those programs. As the other poster indicated, you would need to have taken the pre-reqs as well for those programs (i.e. anatomy, chemistry, microbiology....you know all those fun classes lol). Accelerated BSN programs are very intensive and tough because they are year round. But if you love the field of nursing, that sweat and tears will be worth it! If not, it will be torture! It will be a challenge, but for those invested in the field for the right reasons will go far. I wish you all the best in your decision!

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