ADN RN W/ Non-nursing Bachelor Degree

[aarin80]

As many have had troubles getting into a nursing program, I have too.

I ended up graduating from WSU with BA in nutrition and food with a minor in health psychology. I also acquired associate degrees in general studies and liberal arts from OCC.

Finally I have been accepted to OCC nursing program for the fall of 2014. I too have been accepted to WSU School of Social Work for the MSW program. I have given much consideration and believe I will end doing the nursing program.

My question:

Will a RN with an associate degree that is a holder of a non-nursing bachelor degree (with a minor) be given more consideration for employment? Also, be mindful that my degree is health related.

Thanks in advance for responding.

[OneDuckyRN]

In my experience, probably not. I went to school with several people who held previous bachelor's degrees in other fields (healthcare related and otherwise), and it didn't seem to make a bit of difference. The only advantage it gave them was the ability to do an accelerated ADN program.

[ORoxyO]

Nope. Many, many people are in the same boat. But it will help you with an RN-BSN program since all of your gen-eds are done.

[BeachsideRN, ASN]

I had the same questions. I have a BS in a Chemistry and a Masters of pub health and have worked in med research for 10 years. After talking to several nursing recruiters I learned that ADN+bachelors degree is NOT equivalent to a BSN and the only edge my other degrees and experience would give me would be if I pursued niche positions looking for previous research or public health experience.

[Technicolourhobo]

I had the same questions. I have a BS in a Chemistry and a Masters of pub health and have worked in med research for 10 years. After talking to several nursing recruiters I learned that ADN+bachelors degree is NOT equivalent to a BSN and the only edge my other degrees and experience would give me would be if I pursued niche positions looking for previous research or public health experience.

Are you surprised by this? The only thing a nursing manager cares about is nursing education.

[Technicolourhobo]

I had the same questions. I have a BS in a Chemistry and a Masters of pub health and have worked in med research for 10 years. After talking to several nursing recruiters I learned that ADN+bachelors degree is NOT equivalent to a BSN and the only edge my other degrees and experience would give me would be if I pursued niche positions looking for previous research or public health experience.

But, you'll also be extremely valuable to that niche if you also get a BSN. That mix of degrees is sought after by many hospitals.

[BeachsideRN, ASN]

But, you'll also be extremely valuable to that niche if you also get a BSN. That mix of degrees is sought after by many hospitals.

Yes. I guess I forgot to finish my thought ... Those are the reasons I applied only to BSN programs.

[twinner05]

Yes it will help you land a job and specialize. Unless you want to do floor nursing it wont necessarily benefit you

[Technicolourhobo]

Yes. I guess I forgot to finish my thought ... Those are the reasons I applied only to BSN programs.

There's no such thing as too much education. Good luck!