If I were to go into an RN diploma program (NOT Associates), and graduate, will job opprotunities be hard to c

come by? The hospital (UPMC) would pay for tuition (about 16,000) in exchange for 2 years of full time work as a RN in one of their hospitals, but if i didnt stay with that chain, would i be hard pressed to find work without an associates, only having completed a diploma program? Please help...can give additional info, so please ask if needed. =)

If I were to go into an RN diploma program (NOT Associates), and graduate, will job opprotunities be hard to c
In most cases, as long as you hold your RN license, that is what is important in most employers eyes if you're just going for a staff nurse job and not trying for leadership positions. However, diploma programs are becoming rare. And it's always better to some degree to hold a higher degree - eventually you should plan on going for your BSN.





I know there is big temptation when tuition is being waved in front of you, but ultimately you'll do what you have to do. Good luck.
Reply:Nurses are in short supply, so you shouldn't have much problem finding a job. Different hospitals have different requirments, though. So before you make any desions, i'd call around to local hospitals that you'd be interested in working for and ask for their hiring requirments.
Reply:Diploma Nurses, Associate Nurses and Bachelor Nurses all take the same NCLEX exam at the end. Generally speaking, there isnt even a difference in pay.





Now, you will have a lot more work to do academically should you want a bachelors, masters or doctorate. You will do fine. Good Luck