Can I get a job with associate nursing degree in Miami or in South FL?

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All of my classmates told me that I should get a BSN. What they told me is that employers don't want to hire associate anymore.

Is that true for these day? I was planning to go to community college for nursing, and hopefully get a job in any kind of health facility as a nurse. And hope I can transfer to BSN program while I am working. Is this not realistic plan in Miami or in South FL?

I would appreciate your experiences and opinions!

Thank you.

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Specializes in Telemetry, IMCU.
All of my classmates told me that I should get a BSN. What they told me is that employers don't want to hire associate anymore.

Is that true for these day? I was planning to go to community college for nursing, and hopefully get a job in any kind of health facility as a nurse. And hope I can transfer to BSN program while I am working. Is this not realistic plan in Miami or in South FL?

I would appreciate your experiences and opinions!

Thank you.

Nowadays more and more employers are seeking Bachelor's degrees and some even want Master's degrees. That's not to say they won't hire nurses with ADNs though. So yes, it's possible to find jobs here with an ADN but don't be surprised if they ask if you're getting a Bachelor's anytime soon.

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Nowadays more and more employers are seeking Bachelor's degrees and some even want Master's degrees. That's not to say they won't hire nurses with ADNs though. So yes, it's possible to find jobs here with an ADN but don't be surprised if they ask if you're getting a Bachelor's anytime soon.

This is a great information to me. Thank you so much.

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Specializes in Telemetry, IMCU.
This is a great information to me. Thank you so much.

No problem. Also, if you see an application that says Bachelor's preferred,don't hesitate to apply. They'll still hire ADNs they just prefer BSNs. :)

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I live in South Florida and the hospital I work at has a Versant program for new grad ASN's. It's extra training and you have to sign a work contract, and I know other hospitals have this program. So yes, you will be able to find work with an Associates. But BSN would be the ideal. If you find a hospital job with an Associates you may have to sign a contract stating that you will/are going to school for your BSN.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, ICU, ER, Peds ER-CPEN.

Try smaller rural hospitals, they are less likely to be going for magnet status and more likely to higher a new grad ADN. Good Luck

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