ADN = Difficulty Getting Job?

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For those of you who got their ADN more recently, have you found it difficult to get a job as a new graduate? A lot of places I was looking at around here say, "BSN preferred."

Although I've got some time before I get to that point, I wanted to hear what people are dealing with now.

Specializes in Cardiac Care, ICU.
What if you have a degree other than a BSN - I have a BA. Will that help this ADN student get a job?

It may if there is a lot of compatition for the job, but if it is just a regular floor position probably not. It might help you move in to A "clipboard" job (research, education, case management). BTW, did you look into whether there was a bachelors degree to BSN bridge program in your area? You could be a BSN in about the same amount of time as an ADN degree.

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Specializes in Cardiac Care, ICU.

hospitals can give up trying to hire BSNs only just as long as there is no pay difference b/t an ADN and a BSN. It makes a lot more sense economically to get an ADN and then go back for your BSN using tuition reimbursement plans that almost every hosp. has.

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Specializes in Cardiac/Med Surg.

I agree, no problem in ft. lauderdale getting a job as a new grad and you don';t make any more money with you BSN so take your time..and I have heard over and over that RN's like training ADN's better because their clinical skills are usuallly better right out of school

good luck

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Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.

I'm currently in an ADN program and have been offered jobs by the end of my first semester. Some hiring managers thought I was graduating this past Spring instead of only completing one semester. So, that should answer your question.

By the way, I noticed that people correctly informed you that BSN will get you jobs in management and in case management. However, most have neglected to inform you that as a new graduate with NO experience you cannot walk out of school landing those jobs with a BSN or without a BSN.

Thus, getting an ADN first and working as a RN while continuing your education is a very good route to go. In fact, it is the route I am taking. I will be hired at the same time as my BSN new grad counter parts and will be as qualified if not more (I already have an MBA and years of managerial experience to boot) when it comes time for promotions since it will only take me a year to complete a BSN. GL.

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Thus, getting an ADN first and working as a RN while continuing your education is a very good route to go. In fact, it is the route I am taking. I will be hired at the same time as my BSN new grad counter parts and will be as qualified if not more (I already have an MBA and years of managerial experience to boot) when it comes time for promotions since it will only take me a year to complete a BSN. GL.

Nice. Yes, same here. I have years of supervisor experience at UPS, and will have a few more under my belt by the time I achieve my ADN, then quit and go to work as an RN.

This way, when I get my BSN, if I decide for a "clipboard" position, I'll be a shoe-in candidate due to my vast experience.

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