Does "BSN preferred" mean "ADNs need not apply"?

smartnurse1982 · Mar 16, 2017

Will an Rn who is already in an Rn to Bsn program at the time of applying be preferred over an Rn who isn't enrolled in an Rn to Bsn program?

NurseJ04 · Mar 16, 2017

Will an Rn who is already in an Rn to Bsn program at the time of applying be preferred over an Rn who isn't enrolled in an Rn to Bsn program?

I would assume so. But of course there's a lot of factors. Is it a magnet hospital? What experience does each RN have? etc...

audreysmagic, RN · Mar 19, 2017

I've gotten a few "BSN preferred" jobs with my ADN, based on experience in the field and the way I presented in interview. A lot of hospitals will take a strong ADN candidate, especially because - as many have mentioned - there's a statistically lower turnover rate with ADN's. If I had to speculate about why, I'd say it's because more jobs are starting to say "BSN required" and ADN nurses are content to stay put rather than competing in BSN-heavy markets. And the ADN with 10 years of experience is going to run circles around the new grad BSN on the floor because of those 10 years of experience, so it's worth applying to those that say "preferred."

Horseshoe, BSN, RN · Mar 20, 2017

In my experience, an experienced RN with an ADN will always be hired over a new grad with a BSN. They may require the experienced nurse to begin a BSN program, though.

As to new grads, in large cities in my state, certain hospitals will not hire ADNs at all.

DdLove · Mar 20, 2017

Interesting... how is it looking for new grad ADNs?