BSN requirement in NY

cammy429 · Feb 13, 2006

Is that the new law? I live in NY and I have heard about it but had no idea that they passed that law. I think maybe you will have an appropriate answer to that in 10 years...lol. I really didnt mean to be facetious. I heard that if that law was passed, it wouldn't affect the nurses that were grandfathered in, just the newer nurses. I honestly dont think that law will last 10 years. NY still needs about 10,000 statewide.

I am a student nurse in Washington state and I am writing a paper on BSN requirements for entry level nurses. My assignment is based on a law in NY that requires all RN to recieve BSN within 10 years or they will have to practice as LPN. I am enrolled in an ADN program and will transfer into a BSN program later. I wanted to hear some insight from the nurses in your area about this law and how it affects patient care.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Maurya

Rio, ASN, RN · Feb 24, 2006

There is no law in NYS requiring a BSN for RNs. IF there was ever legislation passed requiring a BSN then it would be with a grandfather (grandmother?) clause.

THere is a requirement for Public Health Nursess to possess a BS/BSN degree. I'm not sure if it's the "LAW" or not.

If you find out let me know.

BeenThereDoneThat74, MSN, RN · Feb 24, 2006

there is a requirement for public health nursess to possess a bs/bsn degree. i'm not sure if it's the "law" or not.
if you find out let me know.

i wouldn't even call it a requiremment. i know of very few positions in nursing (other than nps or educators) that require a specific degree. many are 'strongly preferred'.

as for the nys law, it is still just a bill, sitting there on capitol hill :melody:

from what i've heard, there will be a grandfather clause, which really means they would need to decide that after a specific (future) date, that all students entering an adn program will be required to go on for bsn. so if you think about it, even the students being admitted for this coming fall will be exempt, unless the law is passed soon, b/c they made their decision based on the current law (or lack of it).

as for it affecting pateint care, this is a huge controvery, nationwide. some feel there is no significant difference in the quality of patient care, while other beg to differ.