TennesseeERnurse

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1. higher pay for BSN grads?

   TennesseeERnurse replied to evans_c1's topic in ADN/BSN

   I need to add something to my previous post. Research has shown time and time again that mortality rates and patient oucomes are better in hospitals where MORE BSN nurses are employed and involved in direct patient care. Research numbers are what the...

2. higher pay for BSN grads?

   TennesseeERnurse replied to evans_c1's topic in ADN/BSN

   I think many hospitals are moving toward requiring a BSN degree in order to practice. Until we as a profession acknowlede that standard education requirements are a necessity, our pay will not increase and our responsibilities will remain the same. I...