BSN...what for?

May 20, 2009 09:15 AM

by drazilxof

Hello,
I am new here and a new nursing student. I work at a hospital as a CNA on the med/surg unit. I am just wondering, for those going on for your BSN, what exactly will do you intend on using it for? I ask this knowing nurses that have their BSN and end up floor nursing and getting the same pay as an ADN. I am trying to think on 'where' I want to go in Nursing and whether to start working toward a BSN also.
Dan

Smiley_180 · May 20, 2009, 09:20 AM

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Hi. I graduated from an ADN program three years ago. I've decided to go on and get my BSN because I'd like to teach. When in school, I really enjoyed my med surg lecture and clinicals. I am working in med surg now, and I love it when students come on our unit. To be honest, I have yetto actually investigate and see what becoming a nursing instructor involves, but I know I need to complete the BSN before going any further right now. In the meantime however, I'll continue to learn while on the job and slowly but surely pick away at the necessary classes. I hope this helps. Good luck to you!

drazilxof · May 20, 2009, 09:26 AM

Re: BSN...what for?

Yeah...I could see myself teaching in the future as well...

*Tweety* · May 20, 2009, 09:30 AM

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Entry level bedside RNs, passing the same NCLEX, naturally are going to make similar salaries to start.

I've gotten my BSN as an investment in my future. As I age in nursing, I'm surely going to want to get away from the bedside and explore other options. Many of those options such as in teaching, leadership, etc. require a BSN or it's preferred. I work in an area where highly qualified and educated nurses go for these types of jobs.

In some parts of the country experience and an ADN will get you a non-bedside leadership job.

Aneroo · May 20, 2009, 09:42 AM

Re: BSN...what for?

Originally Posted by Tweety

Entry level bedside RNs, passing the same NCLEX, naturally are going to make similar salaries to start.

I've gotten my BSN as an investment in my future. As I age in nursing, I'm surely going to want to get away from the bedside and explore other options. Many of those options such as in teaching, leadership, etc. require a BSN or it's preferred. I work in an area where highly qualified and educated nurses go for these types of jobs.

In some parts of the country experience and an ADN will get you a non-bedside leadership job.

What Tweety said...

NurseLoveJoy88 · May 20, 2009, 09:46 AM

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I plan to go for my BSN because I love to teach as well. I wouldn't mind being a CI.

*melmarie23* · May 20, 2009, 10:02 AM

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I know in some areas, hospitals are moving away from hiring ADNs and prefer BSNs. The Boston area is one example.

*melmarie23* · May 20, 2009, 10:03 AM

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I'm changing careers and am in a direct entry-MSN program. I'd love to be an NP or maybe a CNM. Kinda feeling it all out right now.

Be_Moore · May 20, 2009, 10:08 AM

Re: BSN...what for?

1) Graduate school. Teaching, Nurse Executives, CRNA, NP, CNS.
2) Hiring potential. Many hospitals that are attempting to achieve magnet status will hire BSN's over ADN's because of the requirements for Magnet.
3) SOME hospitals pay BSN's more. It's not a lot, though..$.50 per hour or thereabouts.

RNperdiem · May 20, 2009, 10:27 AM

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This topic came up at work not long ago.
A well-known and highly respected nurse with about 20 years experience in her unit had become too injured with back and hip problems to continue.
We were speculating where she would work next.
This nurse was single and needed to support herself and was too young to retire.
Most of us pictured her with a teaching or leadership position.
Someone said, too bad she never went on for her BSN, since most of those jobs require a BSN or higher.

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