Is it true that the need for ADN nurses are decreasing due to the rise in need for nurses with a BSN?
JonB04 467 Posts Aug 25, 2011 most likely most hospitals only hire BSN and even they have trouble finding a job
Tweety, BSN, RN 32,731 Posts Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac. Has 31 years experience. Aug 25, 2011 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.
mslove 43 Posts Aug 25, 2011 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.
meltnpointofwax 189 Posts Aug 26, 2011 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
