Kent Said:

Is it true that many hospitals are no longer hiring nurses?

We Answered:

It depends on where you are located. In Ohio, they are hiring nurses but their pay rate is lower. ( $22-25 hr). In Georgia, they are hiring LVN/LPNs and RNs. Their pay rate for RNs is $26-33hr).

As far as the degree type. Right now it really doesnt matter if you have a ADN or a BSN. You get paid the same rate. Education is also the same. BSN teaches more theory information, which is good if you want to get into management.

Georgia Said:

Attention Nurses! Has anyone transitioned to nursing from an artistic background?

We Answered:

Although I never had a career in art, I was an illustration major awhile back. I'm currently in my last semester of a bsn program. So i'm amateur at best. I can tell you there are quite a few students in my class with graphic design backgrounds. They seem to like nursing school. It's kind of crazy and I hardlyever feel creative (too busy memorizing and "thinking critically"). I miss feeling like that--like you're you. Life becomes all about nursing--you live and think about it 24/7.
When I'm done--and everyone else is doing their masters-- I'm ddefinitely going to do something more creative. I think that if that's a major part of who you are you must keep doing it.
I wish I could give you more relevant information--but you're probably going to have to try it out for yourself anyway.