[Perseus Mandate]

For those of you who got their ADN more recently, have you found it difficult to get a job as a new graduate? A lot of places I was looking at around here say, "BSN preferred."

Although I've got some time before I get to that point, I wanted to hear what people are dealing with now.

[BookwormRN]

I've got my ADN-no problem here getting a job. In fact, most nurses in this area start out with their ADN...many then go on to get their BSN.

However, I hear that in some larger cities, some hospitals only hire BSN prepared RNs...

[All_Smiles_RN]

General hospital positions? No problem whatsoever. Maybe if you were looking into a case management position, or working with employee education, or public health, you may see BSN preferred or required. Definitely not a problem in regular hospital positions.

[Perseus Mandate]

Good to know. Thanks again, everyone.

[earle58]

in boston, the trend is definitely starting to seek bsn nurses.

leslie

[Tweety]

Here it may be "BSN preferred" but the fact is it doesn't matter for entry level bedside positions.

Good luck.

[rn/writer]

There's a big difference between "BSN preferred" and "BSN required." In my area, there are far more ADNs and there is little or no difference in pay for staff nurse positions. I don't know of any ADNs who have had difficulty finding a job because of being an ADN.

When I see "BSN preferred," I usually think, well, you can hope. The reality is that a qualified ADN candidate will be able to find employment.

[CarolinaGal]

What if you have a degree other than a BSN - I have a BA. Will that help this ADN student get a job?

[Emmanuel Goldstein]

I sat for the exact same board exam as any other nursing school graduate, regardless of their preparation

[Altra]

As has been said, "BSN preferred" is not "BSN required."

I've posted this before -- in my area, the largest university-affiliated hospital system advertises many nursing positions as "BSN preferred." However, this system also includes 2 diploma schools, and they hire, retain and promote many of these graduates.