BSN- worth the extra time for little extra salary?

[trebleclefmama]

I have two options- take some prereqs and apply to an ADN program, or take two years of accelerated prereqs and apply to a BSN program. I can do a ton of coursework now, or work with an ADN degree while getting my BSN. Problem is, I'm in socal and not so sure that the ADN is even a worthy step to take. Also, either way it'll take about four years. Do people still get jobs in socal with just an ADN degree?

My husband and I have been thinking of moving to WA when I'm done... Anyone know if they are moving towards hiring only BSNs in hospitals as well?

Any insight is greatly appreciated! ☺️

[WCSU1987]

^^^As they said dreading going for the BSN as you can get your ADN done in my state with only two prerequisites. The BSN has 10, ugh. However, in my market all the hospital's where I live have or will by 2020 want their nurse's to have BSNs. The market is saturated with ADNs at the LTC and rehab facilities that your BSN is what will make you stand out.

It does suck since my nurse manager went for her ADN most nurse's on my floor have their ADNs. However, the hospital is pushing them to get their BSN or be booted by 2020. The hospital has been good though have college fairs for the nurse's. Kind of surprised me how flexible the program is. One nurse was talking about how she doesn't have to do clinical's for her BSN because she is already working.

[TiffyRN, BSN, PhD]

. . .My job market does not want ADNs.

. . .go for the degree that will get you hired.

Absolutely depends on your particular job market. But it is faulty logic that one can get through the ADN more quickly, get a bedside job, then be more financially stable while you relax getting your RN to BSN. If you can't get hired. . . . you've wasted your time. Going straight to the BSN is a more streamlined process then ADN first, then RN to BSN.

Now if your confidence is high that you can get hired (in a job that you can live with) with an ADN, go for it!

[naptimeRN]

In my area, many job posts have the whole "BSN preferred" line in the "requirements". I have applied to and have been offered at least three of these such jobs and I only have my ADN at the moment. I do have a few years experience, but even without, it doesn't hurt to apply.

[Bob Loblaw]

The hospitals in my area will only hire ADN's if they sign a contract stating a BSN will be granted within so many years. After 12 months there is some tuition reimbursement and they have agreements with online universities.

"Preferred" is relative to need. I don't know about nationwide but it seems there is significant turnover, short handedness, and travelers this summer.

[WKShadowNP, DNP, APRN]

I looked at it as two things: one, it was a stepping stone to graduate studies, which I knew I wanted. Two, it was a requirement at my employer organization because we were applying for the ANCC Pathway to Excellence. Now the facility will hire ADNs like the PP stated, but only if they agree to obtain their BSN within three years. If you are already employed with my agency, and you request a transfer within the system, the same rule applies, but they give you 4 years.

Oh, a third thing I just remembered. Having more education allowed me to advance on my clinical ladder. Now that I am half-way through my MSN, I qualify to go up from a II to a III. (I actually qualified last year too as I had started the MSN).

[AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P]

As many others have said it has nothing to do with money, it has to do with job opportunity. I live in the northeast and cannot find a job in the specialty of my choice because I do not have my BSN. (two more classes to go, thankfully)!

Annie