Are all states moving to BSNs?

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Hi I live in idaho and Boise has just made the move to only hive BSN registered nurses. I am in an Associated Registered Nursing Program. Are other states making this same move? I plan on getting my Bachler's but I was hoping to work as an RN while I get it.

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Look outside of Boise.

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Specializes in CNA.
Are other states making this same move?

Yes. But they started 20 years ago and aren't making much progress on the move.

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I've read references to this dating from the late 50's and 60's, last century. Sixty years, give or take, any way you look at it, is a long time to talk and write about something without making much of a lasting move in that direction. I wouldn't worry about anything happening any time soon, but then, if given the opportunity, I would obtain a BSN.

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BSN is 2 yrs longer correct?....what other classes do you need to take? ..

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Specializes in L&D/Maternity nursing.
BSN is 2 yrs longer correct?....what other classes do you need to take? ..

Bachelors education will usually consist of other electives and what not to fulfill your liberal arts requirements for the degree (think psychology, sociology, religion type courses). Additionally, a BSN education will also incorporate nursing leadership and nursing theory courses.

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Gosh I hope not. I don't think that would be right. Definitely look other places.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Nope, not in Texas. There are some hospitals that prefer BSN but at this time ASNs are as employable as BSNs and the hospitals generally pay the cost of getting your BSN after hiring.

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I'll be finished with my pre-reqs this semester and will ready to apply in Sept of this year. I'm persuing my associates but while I wait for acceptance I'm going to be taking other courses to fulfill my bachelors. For me it will be the best use of my time and money since i can't wait another 2yrs for my bachelors. And when the time come for bachelors all I'll have left is the transitional RN courses online while im working. It's something to think about while you're waiting. I also live in the DFW area and IF Texas make the change then I'll be ready!!!

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Specializes in Operating Room.

You can work as an RN in other fields- LTC, home health, public health, etc, but probably will have a hard time applying to those hospitals, who really, really love their magnet status. I suggest you get your BSN asap if you want to work acute care in the area.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.
I'll be finished with my pre-reqs this semester and will ready to apply in Sept of this year. I'm persuing my associates but while I wait for acceptance I'm going to be taking other courses to fulfill my bachelors. For me it will be the best use of my time and money since i can't wait another 2yrs for my bachelors. And when the time come for bachelors all I'll have left is the transitional RN courses online while im working. It's something to think about while you're waiting. I also live in the DFW area and IF Texas make the change then I'll be ready!!!

This is what I did as well. I graduate in December and will have 10 courses left to take for BSN, 7 of which I can test out of.

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I live in Idaho and have not heard of this. Who told you that Idaho has moved to BSN only? The state board of nursing recognizes many associate degree programs, even some of which that are not accredited. Now if you are referring to the word that most hospitals are only going to be hiring BSNs, that would be true in my opinion from what I have heard. There are still many other places for AS degree nurses to work though.

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