RN to BSN nurses: viewed differently?

SmilingBluEyes · Feb 2, 2005

nope none. no one cares what degree anyone has where I work. I like it that way. You can't tell who has a BSN/ADN or diploma.

fergus51 · Feb 2, 2005

The only difference I see is that they can apply for the "BSN required" positions, such as any of our management positions.

Tweety, BSN, RN · Feb 2, 2005

I think that here they are regarded as a BSN whether they got in ADN to BSN or BSN first. Our assistant manager went ADN to BSN and got promoted.

A BSN is a BSN, and I don't see them being treated differently regardless of how they went to get it. :)

llg, PhD, RN · Feb 2, 2005

I haven't seen any difference in the RN-BSN nurses are treated when compared to generic BSN grads. Once you have the degree, I think that satisfies most people. Then it becomes a matter of what they actually think of YOU and your ability to do the job.

llg

LPN1974, LPN · Feb 2, 2005

I haven't seen any difference in the RN-BSN nurses are treated when compared to generic BSN grads. Once you have the degree, I think that satisfies most people. Then it becomes a matter of what they actually think of YOU and your ability to do the job.
llg

Just a small question......what is a "generic" BSN?

actioncat · Feb 2, 2005

Are management positions really only open to BSN degree holders? Just wondering, because I have never heard of anyone that said they wnated to go into management-- ADN or BSN-- so it would seem they would have to increase the pool to get enough people that are interested.

Usually when I hear discussions of working in management it includes the phras "You couldn't pay me enough..."

As an aside, the only time I have heard BSN degree holders talk about getting a BSN specifically because they had to it is because they wanted to go into ET nursing or school nursing.

llg, PhD, RN · Feb 2, 2005

Just a small question......what is a "generic" BSN?

It's a term used to describe 4-year programs in which the student officially enters the nursing program in the freshman year. Perhaps I shouldn't have used the term here because I didn't really mean to limit my comments to generic BSN programs. 2+2 programs also produce an entry-level new grad nurse. 2+2 programs are those BSN programs in which the student takes 2 years of liberal arts and then has to apply for admission to the nursing program in the junior year.

llg

jeepgirl, LPN, NP · Feb 2, 2005

I dunno, just to throw this in... the vibe I have gotten is those who do RN-BSN are seen as more motivated and more into advancing their career, and these are the ones that "move up" a bit more quickly than those who do generic BSN. Has anyone seen this?

probably because they already have the nursing experience and then are ready to go into management when they get the BSN instead of the Generic BSN having to wait a few years to get that experience.

SmilingBluEyes · Feb 2, 2005

Nah it does not matter. I have respect for all people who seek education, whether generic or step by step. The only thing I can see making this sort of person "better" (for lack of a better word) is a returning RN-BSN nurse has actual EXPERIENCE, and that is invaluable---you can't quantify it, it means so much. His/her education can only be a boon for him or her. why would anyone judge them as "less"? That would be purty petty and foolish if you ask me. I don't see them as "better" over all, either way. And like I said, where I work no one knows who possesses what education except HR and the director.

jeepgirl, LPN, NP · Feb 2, 2005

Nah it does not matter. I have respect for all people who seek education, whether generic or step by step. The only thing I can see making this sort of person "better" (for lack of a better word) is a returning RN-BSN nurse has actual EXPERIENCE, and that is invaluable---you can't quantify it, it means so much. His/her education can only be a boon for him or her. why would anyone judge them as "less"? That would be purty petty and foolish if you ask me. I don't see them as "better" over all, either way. And like I said, where I work no one knows who possesses what education except HR and the director.

that is nice. at my facility you can't really tell either. and, all of our badges say "Name, RN". No BSN, etc. is stuck on there. So, that's pretty nice.