BSN or Specialize?

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My friend recently went on an interview and was told by the unit manager that being certified in something is more beneficial than obtaining a BSN. Does anyone have an opinion on this? I'm interested in obtaining my BSN, but it will take a while since I'll be paying out of pocket (absolutely no loans). I am also interested in starting a forensics nursing certificate program next summer. What has been everyone's overall experience in this?

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Specializes in Leadership, Psych, HomeCare, Amb. Care.

Specialty is great, but what happens when you are specialized and want to move into a totally different specialty?

The BSN is more important. A BSN prepares you for entry into just about any clinical area, and allows the ability to move around when desired.

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Do both.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Many nationally recognized specialty certifications now require BSN for eligiblility - so it may not be an either/or situation.

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