nicu volunteer and future adn nurse... problem?

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Hey everyone!

Well, i went for an interview today for a volunteer position in the NICU, and i think i might have gotten it!

But, i have a concern. I would love to be employed in this nicu, but the head nurse told me that they don't hire adn's and that i would need to get my bsn. My question is, is if i were to enroll in a bsn program would that be enough to consider me, or would i already need to have completed my bsn?

It just makes me sad because i would love to work in the NICU as soon as i can, but they're not interested. Could this also be because of the economy, and once things shape up they would start hiring adn's?

I'm most definitly planning on getting my BSN as soon as possible, but i just would have loved to have this position once i finish my adn program.

Also, if i can't get hired at this particular NICU, would another hospital be more willing to take me on as an adn RN with nicu volunteer experience from another hospital?

Meaning, if i got NICU volunteer experience from hospital 1, would hospital 2 consider me for their NICU?

Thank you!!