tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240307842872015018.post8572972883408927757..comments2010-03-03T17:33:45.985-08:00NurseZonenoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240307842872015018.post-55368583980505788952010-03-03T17:33:45.976-08:002010-03-03T17:33:45.976-08:00I am a RN and left the field for good in 1999. I would never return to hospital nursing. I think you gave her some good advice, and I would go further and advise her to do some volunteer work in a hospital or even get a part time job as an aide--just so she can get an idea of what its like to work as a nurse. <br /><br />That said, her nursing degree can help her get jobs outside the hospital, and I would suggest she do some research on alternative opportunities for nurses. Although, I do have to ask--why is she not pursuing music therapy? She can move away from special needs children and into a more medical environment with that. Plus, it may be more to her benefit to pursue an upper level degree in music therapy, or something related.Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779310635791553571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240307842872015018.post-33647803760197371482010-03-01T12:27:42.080-08:002010-03-01T12:27:42.080-08:00I am a 57 year old male new grad RN, 12-08, and have had a total of 1 interview to date. Everywhere I look the sign says &quot;no new grads please&quot;. I owe $20,000+ and have invested a lot of time as well as money already spent. I have felt discrimination of the most blatant kind by clinical instructors and hiring managers. This is NOT a progressive profession. If you have any other alternatives, do yourself a favor, Stay away...donaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08225907028017802464noreply@blogger.com