Hello Cheri,
Last year, 11,000 qualified BSN students and countless qualified ADNs, were turned away because of long waiting lists and not enough nursing slots.
Being selective about what school you go to is dangerous these days.
Apply to all the schools in your area, find out what the waiting lists are. When you graduate, you'll make the same whether you have a diploma, ADN or BSN.
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Labor/Delivery is a happy place in general, nurses tend to stay there a very long time. Getting your foot in the door is difficult for a new grad. I wouldn't worry about that now. There are always ways to work into L/D.
Get your nursing license first and a little experience, then worry about getting into L/D. The shortage is getting worse, so even L/D may have a few openings on nights or some other unpopular shift.
Wish you luck!
Andrew Lopez, RN
http://www.nursinga2z.com