In a few years all RNs will be required to have a BSN?

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Has anyone else heard of this? I was told by someone that pretty soon all RNs are going to be required to have a BSN and those who only have an ADN will be required to go back to school. Is this a roomer? I hope so.

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Has anyone else heard of this? I was told by someone that pretty soon all RNs are going to be required to have a BSN and those who only have an ADN will be required to go back to school. Is this a roomer? I hope so.

This was the rumour that was going around 24 years ago when I graduated from a Diploma program.

Isabelle

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It depends on what state you are in. I know that in NJ it is required to get your BSN after 10 years only if you became an RN after the legislation passed. If you became an RN before, you're safe.

American Nurse Today

NJ State Nurses Association

RESOLUTION SEEKING LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE A 10-YEAR BSN PASSES AT 2006 ANNUAL MEETING PRESERVING ENTRY | New Jersey Nurse | Find Articles at BNET

Hope these articles help although they are a little outdated, they are still in effect.

I would check with your state just to be sure.

Am glad I don't live in NJ. I've been an RN for 24 years, Diploma. I checked into getting my BSN and found it would cost $30,000.00 +. I did the calculation and found that I would never recover the costs, i.e., it would be a bad investment.

Isabelle

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Am glad I don't live in NJ. I've been an RN for 24 years, Diploma. I checked into getting my BSN and found it would cost $30,000.00 +. I did the calculation and found that I would never recover the costs, i.e., it would be a bad investment.

Isabelle

While I'm not advocating for or against going back to school for a BSN, I must say that $30k for a BSN completion program is absurd. Even if there is a program out there that actually charges that much, that is certainly not your only option. There are much less expensive programs out there.

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I have mixed feelings about this. Doctors make more money and are given more respect partially because they have more education. Does this mean Nurses will see a increase in salaries and more say in policies if they have more education?

To be honest their are few associate degrees that pay as well as Nursing. In my area getting into a two year program is very competitve. Most students have very high grade averages and many have degrees in other fields. They return for their associates because its a little less expensive and maybe quicker way of entering the profession.

To be honest their are not that many two year degree programs that pay as well as Nursing. But after you work in the field for a few years you realize that its not as glamourous as TV makes it out to be. That contrary to what TV portrays Nurses not Doctors do most of the work but get little thanks or respect. The hours are long and you will work weekends and holidays.

Students who choose to attain a Bachelor degree will have more options. Bachelors degrees can get you a good job in Engineering, Business, Computer Science etc. These jobs pay well and have better hours and working conditions. If Nursing requires a Bachelors many might feel that a student undertaking the expense and time commitment the degree requires would be better served attaining a different degree.

I believe North Dakota did not have a Nursing shortage prior to this legislation. New York state is not in the same position.

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In Rochester NY at my hospital one of the two largest in the area New Graduate Nurses start at $ 22.50. They get a raise to $27.00 after one year. Salary is relatively stagnant after that.

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Since every state has their own BON and their own Nurse Practice at, I'm doubting that in a few years "all" RNs will be required to have a BSN. When I graduated 5 years ago (with a BSN) one of my professors told us that when she graduated in the '80s it was supposedly going to be a requirement by 1985.

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While I'm not advocating for or against going back to school for a BSN, I must say that $30k for a BSN completion program is absurd. Even if there is a program out there that actually charges that much, that is certainly not your only option. There are much less expensive programs out there.

The last time I looked into getting my BSN online the cost was $20k and that was a few years ago. In my facility there is no difference in pay between ADN and BSN, so I didn't think it was worth the cost. If there is a MUCH less expensive program out there I'd sure appreciate some info. about it.

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The last time I looked into getting my BSN online the cost was $20k and that was a few years ago. In my facility there is no difference in pay between ADN and BSN, so I didn't think it was worth the cost. If there is a MUCH less expensive program out there I'd sure appreciate some info. about it.

My program cost around 6K.

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I agree about thinking seriously what nursing is. Think about what casper 1 said. You got to be realistic and not dream that nursing is more than it is.

If I were a person who was thinking of getting my first bachelors degree, it certainly would not be in nursing as nursing is a very self-limiting degree/profession. I'd advise those who are pondering, and don't yet have a bachelors degree, to get a bachelors degree in another field. Don't spend too much time thinking, "If I plan on climbing the ladder into management, I need a BSN" -- remember, not that many manager positions are available. Management in nursing is not like management in the business world. And no, you will not be able to cross over if you get tired of healthcare in general.

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Is this a roomer?

:lol2: Sorry.

Every state is different. Yet, I know eventually all of them will follow suit. I have yet to hear anything definitive in my state if a law is being passed which requires all RNs to have their BSN within 2-10 years of employment. I hear different things from different sources and honestly one doesn't really know what to believe exactly. The bottom line is employers want RNs with BSNs in one shape or form or another.

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I think this is all BS ladys, they have been talking this for years...Besides, the nursing is the same, weather ADN or BSN...you cant have a bunch of chiefs and no indians...wont work!!!

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My place does not pay more for a BSN...but I am getting one, just to keep my options open:specs:

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