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In recent lliterature it is stated that by 2010 all RN's coming out of school should be BSN's. Do you think this is reasonable in light of the nursing shortage?

Specializes in Obstetrics, M/S, Psych.
Originally posted by Hellllllo Nurse

to sbic56-

I don't agree w/ everything you said in your post, but what a great post it is.

Er, thanks, I think...:D

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Specializes in MICU, neuro, orthotrauma.

My school certainly isn't teaching me that i should be a BSN graduate. I just want to be. I;m excited about being able to further my education. And it doesn;t matter if I am finanacially compensated for it. I do think that a financial compensation (pay increase when you get a BSN or higher) would be an incentive for many to go ahead and do something that they were putting off for logistical/real world reasons such as rent being paid every month or day care etc. etc.

just my $0.02

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My MIL is an RN, PhD, CNS.

I am an ADN RN.

Guess what? I make more than she does, mostly because of geographical area. It's not fair, but it's reality.

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The Adn is an excellent way to start out in california we get to log more clinical hours than alot of the bsn programs but we as lifelong learners, need to naturally progress at least to a BSN if not a PHD the BSN is not as hard after the ADN is accomplished some courses you can take online if you aspire to a management position the BSN is a must we can all work together We are professional regardless of the Degree the Pateint is not going to ask you where went to school they just want a competent nurse.

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Originally posted by angelsuzie

What is ADN???

I believe all nurses should have at least BSN to get better reputation and money.

The letters behind your name do not give you a better reputation automatically...your ability to function professionally and provide good patient care, work well with your colleagues...THAT'S where your reputation is built.

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Also, it would serve you well to inform yourself on something before being so dismissive. ADN's make pretty darned good nurses.

Just an opinion from a lowly diploma grad 1985.

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Specializes in Oncology/Haemetology/HIV.

If I returned for a Bachelor's, it sure as heck ain't gonna be in Nursing.

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Specializes in Obstetrics, M/S, Psych.
Originally posted by caroladybelle

If I returned for a Bachelor's, it sure as heck ain't gonna be in Nursing.

My thoughts exactly!

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I will start college this spring for bachelor. If I can't finish all my classes, I will go a 2 year college. I don't want to start another debate. I was looking into bachelor degrees. One college has more credit hours then other. example. 1st college had 120 and another college catalog required 129. why?

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