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Hello everyone I have been a nurse for 10years but I have always had an interest in networking.In 2000 I took a HNC in Computing and wanted to progess to a degree but was discouraged by stories that my predecessors on the Computer science degree could not get placements for their final year.
I now want to enter networking but as a night nurse with 10years in the NHS would like to protect my pension.
My local college has got a Networking & Hardware Diploma is it worth doing this or should I go in the direction of A+,Nertwork+,Server+ and the CCNA and how do I get a foot in the door I am not expecting high rates of pay.
Any advice will be welcome.

 

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For the 'certs' I'd go for recognized ones like A+.

As for getting a foot in the door - why don't you have a word with your IT department?

Harry.

 

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I would also recommend starting with the A+.

As far as getting on with your own IT department... it works. At my last job, a front-desk receptionist who was in school to be a tech applied internally for a level 1 tech position, and we hired her for the job.

 

Might be an idea to go for a higher level Cert than A+ as you already have a HNC in computing.

Not sure on the structure of the Cisco Certs but would recommend posting over there and get some feedback.

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