is BSN necessary for work in Home health, hospice, private duty?

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Specializes in geriatrics.

I have and associate's degree in nursing, rn, and work in home health now. i never worked at a hospital. and i was wondering if it is necessary to even get a bsn if i plan to just stay in the realms of home health, hospice, private duty??? i mean will they hire me without hospital experience and just a ADN with good decent pay? i mean the pay and job function are almost teh same for adn and bsn right??? is it necessary to go back to school to get bsn? or will i just be making $30000 or less a year forever if i just stay in home health?

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No, a BSN is not necessary to work in home health. Extended care is usually at the LPN level and done primarily by LPNs. RNs of any persuasion work in extended care and intermittent visit positions. They also fulfill the role of clinical nursing supervisor. You are looking at a BSN requirement (or preference) usually when you want to go into the position of Director of Patient Care Services.

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Nope. Happy ASN here.

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Specializes in Geriatrics.
Nope. Happy ASN here.

Hmm, well I'm not sure where you are located. But I know that in Illinois, it is not necessary to obtain a BSN unless you plan on working in a hospital setting. It hasn't officially changed yet, but I know a lot of hospitals are aiming for BSN grads. For what reason, I don't know. I mean an RN is an RN, regardless of degree, right? Same work, same pay. But in your case, no, you wouldn't have to. Now if you are planning to teach or something.. That would be another story. :)

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Specializes in acute care then Home health.

Even if i had my bsn, you couldnt drag me back to the hospital. i have a great full time job as a case manager in hh.. with an ASN.

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