ADN degree... Hospital Acceptance?

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I am currently a pre-nursing student and will be applying in March after my pre-reqs are completed for an ADN program. I have heard rumors that many hospitals hire nothing but BSN graduates. Is this true? I'm interested in looking into pediatrics or a postpartum position (unless clinicals direct me somewhere else). Can someone help to answer if ADN is the way to go? I already have a Bachelor degree in another field... not related to nursing... but I don't want to pursue an ADN to find out I'm unemployable in this area in a hospital.

Thanks!

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I think it is different depending on your area. In my opinion, if two applicants apply with the same experience and interviewing skills and one has an ADN and the other has a BSN.. the BSN will get hired first. Also, BSN's get sign on bonuses. In my area, they pay up to $10,000.

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I agree, it depends on the area, but it also depends on the responsibilities involved in the job. In Kentucky, the ADN and the BSN are both RN degrees, which means they are the same, with regards to being able to perform duties related to the job. However, BSNs are more likely to get management positions unless the ADN has experience.

If you're concerned about this, why not get into contact with some hospitals in your area and ask public relations about this. After all, sometimes all you have to do is ask!

Oh, and good luck in the program! :)

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Im curently in Nursing School (BSN) and I've also been curious about that! I actually went to a couple of hospital career websites and look at the job qualifications and indeed it said BSN prefered but you will have definately have to inquire with the hospitals regarding that matter!

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