ASN vs. BSN

[brunetteqt]

Hi, I was wondering if they are going to be getting rid of nurses that don't have BSN is this true? If so that would be a TON of nurses and not enough schools to place them into BSN programs. Anyone know the answer to this?? Thanks! :)

[elkpark]

This rumor has been floating around for decades, and it's never come close to happening. While it's true that there are some particular hospitals/employers that prefer or require a BSN for employment, and some regions that are more "pro-BSN," it is also true that the majority of RNs in the US are ADN-prepared and never go any further with their education -- and they're working!

While an ADN new grad in a "pro-BSN" area might have to relocate to find a job, the same is true of many BSN new grads these days.

[ally21]

I think it's just a rumor. I go to an ADN school and the instructors have addressed this issue. They still encourage us to make the RN-BSN bridge though and prepare us for it.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Nearly 70 percent of the RN workforce is educationally prepared with the associate degree in nursing (ADN). If policymakers were to rid the workforce of all ADNs, then 70 percent of all RNs would theoretically have to drop out of nursing if they couldn't earn a higher degree. The truth is that there are not enough BSNs or MSNs to fill the demand.

The ADN-prepared RN isn't going away anytime soon, as they are the backbone of healthcare in America.

[caliotter3]

Although this is something that has been discussed for decades and will probably be discussed for more decades in the future, it is not likely going to happen soon enough to affect you. But that does not mean that it would not be in your best interest to get a BSN in the beginning of your career instead of waiting for a mandate from an employer or until you have missed out on several good job opportunities.