ADN?

most likely most hospitals only hire BSN and even they have trouble finding a job

The need for RNs will remain strong and this includes ADNs, so I would say false.

Many places advertise "BSN preferred" but hire ADNs if that's what the market is supplying.

probably depends where you live. Here, in western NY, that is false. Most places hire either and they are paid almost the same (BSN's make about 15-25 CENTS more an hour I think at the hospitals). The ADN programs are actually considered "better" here than the couple BSN ones (and a LOT LESS money). I already have a BA in a different field, so I decided to get my ADN and then I'm skipping straight to my Master's a few years after working. But in another part of the country it may be different.

depends on the location/unit. here in jacksonville, the children's hospital is leaning towards only BSNs. L&D, NICU, they're leaning in that direction also. but the adult hospitals hire everyone. BSN or associates, we all have to pass the same boards