ADN vs. BSN

Nursing Students ADN/BSN

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Ok, so I'm in an associate degree nursing program right now. I also work as an ER technician in a magnet hospital. Currently, my hospital hires already employed new grads who pass their NCLEX, however they make them sign a contract stating they will get their BSN in 5 years and be enrolled in BSN classes within 1 year.

I don't like this at all. I will get my BSN, but I want to do it on my own time. I don't want to be racing a clock to get it.

I know there are many hospitals that are not yet magnet. Do they hire associate degree nurses without these stipulations?

I have 3 semesters left, but it has been on my mind.

I'm 28 and already went to school for psychology. I was hoping to try to have a child after graduation when I'm 30, and then pursue my BSN once the child got a little bit older.

........Then I would probably drive you crazy.......after 3&1/3 yr as biology mjr. I went to a diploma nursing school, within 2.5yr I was Supv. of an ER.

I have been HN, Adon, Coordinator if clinical services, and Director of Nursing in several facilities, of course all that expands multiple decades....majority in critical care, rare? I do not know, it seemed normal to me.

some of these positions were in major university teaching hospitals in very large cities and Wash. DC.....

The evolution of nursing practice has been most interesting.

There are always exceptions. However, like i said many times, the trends are changing, and many hospitals/institutions are only hiring BSN degrees for the reason i mentioned, especially management type of jobs.

People should ask themselves why these institutions are requiring higher degrees (for example, some hospitals hire only BSN nurses).

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There are always exceptions. However, like i said many times, the trends are changing, and many hospitals/institutions are only hiring BSN degrees for the reason i mentioned, especially management type of jobs.

People should ask themselves why these institutions are requiring higher degrees (for example, some hospitals hire only BSN nurses).

It says you're a pre-nursing student...

I'm sorry, but this is why some people should keep their mouths shut. Quit already.

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It says you're a pre-nursing student...

I'm sorry, but this is why some people should keep their mouths shut. Quit already.

I am RN (BSN). Working on my MSN (2 more semesters for my MSN).

Please be a bit more civil and professional.

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I am RN (BSN). Working on my MSN.

Please be a bit more civil and professional.

Then fix your profile.

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you are more likely to get into leadership positions with a higher degree but clearly it's not always required. Point blank period.

I agree that the higher the degree, the higher the chances of getting hired, and the more opportunities that will be available.

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