BSN preferred???

[luvmy3kids]

I have a BS degree and I'm going for my ADN... I always like to look at the positions open for RN's at the hospital that I would like to work at here, however, almost every RN position states... "BSN preferred"... and it's starting to worry me that I won't find a job if I don't have the BSN...

Anyone apply for a position that preferred a BSN without having it and got the position? I'm just curious if I should start considering going for the BSN a bit more strongly or not...

TIA

[Altra, BSN, RN]

The largest university-affiliated hospital system in my area advertises many of its positions "BSN preferred." They hire plenty of RNs without a BSN, and in fact have 2 diploma schools within their system and recruit, hire & promote many of these nurses as well.

If available positions are reasonably plentiful in your area, the lack of a BSN should be no barrier for you.

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

BSN preferred does not mean required.

More than half of entry level bedside positions are filled by ADN's. You have nothing to worry about.