Are LPN and Associate RN degrees really being phased or rumor??

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I know that many hospitals are now transitioning to "Magnet" status, and thus require all nursing to have BSN degrees. How will this affect LPN or associate RN nurses? Im greatful that I will be obtaining a BSN, but what about those who are satisfied with ASN and/or just dont care for continuing education??

I agree when I became an LPN 12 years ago that rumor was going around, today I make what a starting RN makes in a hospital where I live(as an LPN) will graduate with my ADN in 23 weeks, have no desire to teach or go into the military at at this point don't see the need to get my BSN, there will always be a nursing job avil. for me.

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If this is necessary then why are LPN and ADN programs still around and fully enrolled?

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My University where I graduated with my LPN ( also has an ADN and BSN program) just announced they will be deactivating their ADN, and LPN programs to make their BSN program larger. I am not entirely shocked, and wonder if many other schools will soon follow suit. Here is a quote from their website:

" In order to respond to changing employer requirements and trends in the nursing industry, the AS Nursing program is being deactivated. The Fall, 2012 class will be the last class of new students who are admitted to the AS program."

"In order to respond to changing employer requirements and trends in the nursing industry, the PN Nursing program is being deactivated. The Spring, 2012 class was the last class of new students admitted to the PN program."

"Our highly-competitive BS Nursing program will continue to serve area students and provide a quality education that equips graduates with the skills now being sought by hospitals and other healthcare institutions."

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