ADN vs. BSN

applewhitern, BSN, RN · Nov 9, 2014

All the hospitals in my area hire the ADN. They all pay the same, whether you have a BSN or an ADN. The DON at my current facility has an ADN, as do many of our managers. I got my BSN from a brick/mortar school and attended classes, but apparently the online RN to BSN is in vogue, and fairly quick. This BSN vs. ADN has been going on for the 27 years I have been a nurse.

RN403, BSN, RN · Nov 9, 2014

Yes, there are hospitals that hire ADN nurses without having to sign a contract. It just depends on where you live and the facilities in your area.

AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P · Nov 9, 2014

In general 5 years is plenty of time to get your RN-BSN and still have a manageable schedule. Look into RN-BSN programs in your area and get an idea of what the course load is. New Grad RN jobs in hospital are scarce and you may not want to pass up an opportunity like that!

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studentnursemon86 · Nov 10, 2014

In general 5 years is plenty of time to get your RN-BSN and still have a manageable schedule. Look into RN-BSN programs in your area and get an idea of what the course load is. New Grad RN jobs in hospital are scarce and you may not want to pass up an opportunity like that!
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I like my ER and would prefer to work here if I can. It is starting in the one year that I'm not a fan of. That first year is orientation. I would like to have a baby before I am 35, but I don't want to start BSN classes while pregnant.

I'll probably just suck it up and maybe work part time if it is possible.

BeachsideRN, ASN · Nov 10, 2014

I like my ER and would prefer to work here if I can. It is starting in the one year that I'm not a fan of. That first year is orientation. I would like to have a baby before I am 35, but I don't want to start BSN classes while pregnant.
I'll probably just suck it up and maybe work part time if it is possible.

You can take one non demanding class online within the 1 year to meet the requirement. The beauty of the rn bsn programs us there are designed for working professionals

Farawyn · Nov 10, 2014

Ok, so I'm in an associate degree nursing program right now. I also work as an ER technician in a magnet hospital. Currently, my hospital hires already employed new grads who pass their NCLEX, however they make them sign a contract stating they will get their BSN in 5 years and be enrolled in BSN classes within 1 year.
I don't like this at all. I will get my BSN, but I want to do it on my own time. I don't want to be racing a clock to get it.
I know there are many hospitals that are not yet magnet. Do they hire associate degree nurses without these stipulations?
I have 3 semesters left, but it has been on my mind.
I'm 28 and already went to school for psychology. I was hoping to try to have a child after graduation when I'm 30, and then pursue my BSN once the child got a little bit older.

Do it now. I did my pysch degree first and then went back for an AS in nursing, now I need my BS in nursing. The psych degree means NOTHING to your employers. Yes, there are still hosptials that hire without the BSN, but why limit yourself?

Nurse-Prestige · Nov 14, 2014

Many hospitals/companies only hire BSN now depending on where you live.

You might find a place that will hire you with an ADN, like i said depends on the company and the area you live in.

Go for your BSN. The higher the degree, the higher your chances of getting hired.

Nurse-Prestige · Nov 14, 2014

All the hospitals in my area hire the ADN. They all pay the same, whether you have a BSN or an ADN. The DON at my current facility has an ADN, as do many of our managers. I got my BSN from a brick/mortar school and attended classes, but apparently the online RN to BSN is in vogue, and fairly quick. This BSN vs. ADN has been going on for the 27 years I have been a nurse.

Managers having ADN? wow I Never heard of that. That is very rare.

It does not make sense to me, and it's NOT logical that a manager would have a LOWER degree then many of her/his staff.

That is very strange that this facility would allow managers only having ADN. That is very strange indeed.

THELIVINGWORST, ASN, RN · Nov 14, 2014

Managers having ADN? wow I Never heard of that. That is very rare.
It does not make sense to me, and it's NOT logical that a manager would have a LOWER degree then many of her/his staff.
That is very strange that this facility would allow managers only having ADN. That is very strange indeed.

It's not that strange. My floors director is an ADN working on her BSN.

klone, MSN, RN · Nov 14, 2014

Managers having ADN? wow I Never heard of that. That is very rare.
It does not make sense to me, and it's NOT logical that a manager would have a LOWER degree then many of her/his staff.
That is very strange that this facility would allow managers only having ADN. That is very strange indeed.

My husband has been a nursing manager for several years. He's currently employed as a Director of Clinical Operations and has about 120 direct reports - CNAs, LPNs and RNs - and he just has an ADN. Not having a BSN has never hurt him, but he has always worked for private companies, not in hospitals.

I do keep bugging him about finishing. He's started a BSN program twice, then stopped halfway through.

studentnursemon86 · Nov 14, 2014

These sound like rare occurrences. I will finish this ADN program and shoot for a job at a non-magnet hospital so I have an income and I can get my BSN one course at a time.