Adn's Who Don't Care

[nursing4me23]

hello all,

i would like to know if there are any adn's out there who have no desire to get there bsn's. not because of laziness or not wanting knowledge or anything else negative, but just don't want to or feel its necessary because they don't want to be an admin or charge anything. or maybe you have other reasons. i feel there is so much pressure...rn to bsn..rn to bsn. geez adn's are just as effective or maybe sometimes more than a bsn. sure they get paid a little more but over 12 months the extra dollars don't seem worth it.

so...am i alone in thinking this.

i don't mean to offend the bsn's or anyone else. just curious.

[Promin]

I think that eventually BSN will become a requirement for RNs. Also if want to get an international experience by practicing nursing in countries like Canada or Australia, BSN is a must because they don't recognize ADN from the U.S.

[kxvc]

I have no desire to get my BSN. I plan to get my Bachelor's Degree in Spanish after getting my ADN and pursue a career outside of nursing. The ADN is a wonderful option which gives me the opportunity to work in a field I love, make a decent amount of money, and be able to continue my education at my own pace without being bored with what I do or being broke all the time.

[abbaking]

Change the title of this thread - "Adn's Who Don't Care" - too degrading.

[husker_rn, RN]

Unless you plan on advancement, an ADN will get you to the same place a BSN does. I have my BSN but don't get paid anymore than the ADNs do. I only got mine because I was ready to get back to school and was accepted right away in a BSN program.

[lupin]

I would like to go back for my BSN and then my MSN, but I have the idea that I want to teach nursing students. I was really impressed by one of my instructors in school who had been a single mom high school drop out and had worked her way from CNA all the way into her MSN. SHe was a tough lady and I really jived with that. She never let us slack and I thought, well, if she can do the whole gammit on her own with a kid, I have no business complaining when I have a supportive husband who wants me to succeed.

Plus I'm 28 right now and physically able to do bedside nursing. But we all know older nurses who can't do the job physically anymore because of the wear and tear on your body. I want to be able to enjoy my "golden years" not sit in a chair because of debilitating back and joint pain. But I'll still work in some capacity of nursing even after I retire, you just can't get it out of our blood.:nurse:

[jessiern, BSN, RN]

When I started my ADN program, I attended to graduate and within a year start work on my BSN. But, in the meantime I meet a wonderful man--with a salary that more than doubles mine, and we got married. So, now our focus is on continuing his education. It just makes more sense to both of us to focus on his education, since he is the main breadwinner. Also, when we have kids I plan to quit working at least until they are in school. So, by the time I got a BSN, I'd be staying home with the kiddies. It just makes no logical since to obtain a degree I may never use.

Just to add: he is very supportive of me and my career. My decision not pursue a higher degree is my decision. He would be more than happy for me to further my education if I wanted, even if I didn't use it.

[peggywi_RN]

I have been an ADN nurse for over 20 yrs...I love the bedside nursing..have no desire or the financial ability to get a BSN...I guess you have to sit back and look at your career goals...if you want more independence or management then a BSN should be in your educational goals...for me..retirement is my goal !!!!