[SeasideRN]

Originally Posted by NabiRN

Please give me reasons for going for my BSN especially if I don't have much time to go to school.

You will have more opportunities for advancement in nursing with a BSN such as getting into management, going on to obtain an MSN, etc. That is important to many nurses because not everyone wants to work at the bedside forever and it can also mean better hours with no weekends or holidays. Many employers have tuition reimbursement to help with the costs.

[butch228]

In regards to the previous post that mentions that MGH will not hire a AD grad if you haven't worked at MGH as a PCA/Tech is simply not true..because I am a AD grad that was hired by MGH..and I was a PCA at BMC in my last semester of nursing school.
This was back in 2002, but another co-worker was a AD grad was hired by MGH but she had worked as a PCA at MGH on another floor.

The bottom line is that big places at MGH , Brigham..the hiring is simply dictated by the nurse manager. MGH tries to promote a BSN only "rule" but there are very well qualified AD grads..who are older, have other non-nursing degrees..who can bring alot to the table. So if a nurse manager really wants to hire a AD grad..then you're in!

[SeasideRN]

It is true that a BSN is required for new graduates at MGH. Many staff nurse positions state BSN required as well, not just new grad positions.

[NabiRN]

Thank you for everyone's input. I can understand how credentials are important especially in working in a multi-disciplinary team environment. If I have a choice, I prefer to learn on the job. However, I cannot earn my credentials that way.

[meg1112]

Bittyboo,
I am also a SLU grad. I started applying to Boston hospitals in February, I went out to Boston and tried to meet with HR, but no one was available. Did you have any luck? I have heard that the hospitals are on a hiring freeze and that if they are hiring it is internally or from local nursing schools.

[Nurseismade RN]

Originally Posted by NabiRN

You made a good point. I have BS, MS in chemistry and associate in nursing. I am thinking about going for my BSN but I cannot see how I can be a better nurse by taking the courses in BSN programs. I think that my time would be better spent by learning from veteran nurses and not from books. Most veteran nurses have associate degrees.

Please give me reasons for going for my BSN especially if I don't have much time to go to school.

as quoted in OPP, the city hospitals will hire you after one years nursing experience.....that's so much cheaper than going for BSN....and you are being paid for that one year's experience....I am not saying not to ever go and get the BSN...since it makes one more marketable but again experience does also.

fyi..... most hospitals say bsn preferred not required

[CalypsoRN]

Originally Posted by dfs1961

Brigham will NOT hire a new grad with an ASN, even if that candidate has a bachelors and a masters degree (both not in nursing). Seems pretty silly to me, but that is what their deal is.

Actually that is not true a friend of mine was just hired this week and she graduated from Laboure college. She was an aide there for about 9 months so BWH will hire you if work there as an aaide

[Wicked Wahine]

I have a question. When we're talking about one year's experience, is that including orientation time or is it just a year's experience on the floor once you get your license?

[gerry79]

Originally Posted by Wicked Wahine

I have a question. When we're talking about one year's experience, is that including orientation time or is it just a year's experience on the floor once you get your license?

From the time you start orientation.