Hospital based RN?

liz688 · Nov 24, 2008

My understanding is that these programs are few and far between, and that those that still exist are being eliminated. In addition, I have been told by nurses who have graduated and are working now that people coming from the hospital programs are the last to be promoted, etc. There might be a small pay differential as well--for example, there is approximately $1 per hour difference between ADNs and BSNs in my area.

suzy253, RN · Nov 24, 2008

It's true that the hospital based RN programs are few and far between these days but the ones that are out there are thriving. I graduated from one two years ago. I was admitted to the program on my 1st try and now there is a waiting list to get in. You'll definitely get a great education should you find such a program.

Not sure about previous poster's statement about graduates from these programs are last to be promoted. Sure, if the promotion calls for a BSN or whatever. But I was made charge nurse about 13 months into being a new RN.

Good luck to you.

lilbrawler · Nov 24, 2008

Does anyone have a list of places that do the hospital RN programs?...ANY help would be appreciated...THANK YOU ALL!!!

hiddencatRN, BSN, RN · Nov 24, 2008

Your state's board of nursing should have a list of approved programs. Any hospital based ones should have something indicating that they are diploma programs.

WantAccel.BSN, BSN, RN · Nov 25, 2008

There's a program connected to Duke University Hospital. It is called "Watts School of Nursing." I believe the term for these programs is a "diploma program." From what I understand, this means that you can't transfer these credits, say, if you wanted to pursue a BSN, but I could be wrong about that. Good luck!