Is it really worth getting my RN to BSN?

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I'm signed up for classes for my RN to BSN, but I'm debating if it is really worth tacking on the extra debt to get my BSN when it doesn't really appear that hospitals are paying out for even having a BSN. What are your opinions?

-David

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But anyway, I think that it would be a much better idea to continue with the BSN. For my situation, I want to work in the NICU at MassGeneral in Boston and they not only require AT LEAST 3-5 years experience prior to hiring, but you are also required to have a BSN. I was originally planning on only getting my ADN, but being a nurse in their NICU is truly my dream job. So I'm looking into accelerated RN-BSN programs that way you can still work full-time and it only takes between 12-18 months to complete.

Good luck!

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Specializes in Mostly LTC, some acute and some ER,.

I'll be doing it for sure. Hopefully I'll get in the LVN-RN/BSN program next fall.

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