Hospitals Hiring only Nurses with BSN Degree

LuxCalidaNP · Oct 9, 2009

Most Magnet facilities are MOVING TOWARDS this, some are requiring it, but not all. This is at least 5 years down the road.

OC_An Khe · Oct 9, 2009

Many hospitals are trending in this direction, with the preferred rather then mandatory. Nursing does need to get it educational house in order with a higher minimum education requirement for entry into practise. It will definitely be better for the profession as a whole over the long term.

pierce99RN · Oct 9, 2009

It doesn't matter. I have a BSN passed boards in March 09. Still looking for a job. I submitted hundreds of applications and have only been on 2 interviews. I think the hospital would hire you if you have experience vs a BSN being a new grad. You can always go back to school. Many hospitals have tuition reimbursement.

caroladybelle, BSN, RN · Oct 9, 2009

Quite a few hospitals prefer BSN.

And in this economy they can afford to be choosy. But when the economy improves the facilities may not have that option.

neatnurse30 · Oct 9, 2009

There is a new grad nurse, who moved to my area and got a job in our hospital, because in her area ( Boston), nobody would hire her without BSN. I was shocked to hear that. This was about 10 months ago. But right now, when nobody hires new grads at all, nothing can surprise me.

Blackheartednurse · Oct 9, 2009

I support the idea of hospitals making mandatory for the ADN nurse to complete their BSN degree within 5 year frame period..I think it is a really terrific idea and it would promote as well as enhance development and growth of the nursing profession as a whole.

Benedina · Oct 9, 2009

I agree with IIg's take on this issue: an employer acts responsible when s/he acts to meet the needs of the organization.

Until now, Poudre Valley Hospital, in northern Colorado, has offered contracts to students they selected through interviews to pick up part of their tuition in exchange for working at PVH for 2 years on graduation. Since they are a magnet hospital, however, they need to increase the proportion of their staff who holds BSNs. Rather than favor new grads over current employees, they intend to shift their educational dollars to programs that will allows their current employees to earn their BSNs.

Even though this closed down a program I very much wanted to enter, it confirms my feelings that this is a good organization with good management in charge.

Dina

Rnandsoccermom · Oct 9, 2009

I find this interesting, there are a few hospital systems where I work requiring this now.

One of these systems is going for Magnet status-I have a friend that works at one of their facilities, they have not gotten any merit raises in TWO years. Another local hospital has put their 401K plan temporarily on hold for everyone in the system until construction is finished.

Another friend just returned from a national conference, she said that their were alot of Masters and PH.D prepared RN's there, all over the country they are phasing out those positions and cutting back on Magnet status applications, it is all becoming too expensive.

A PH.D RN (education postion) where she works was at the conference too, ironically the PH.D RN came back to work Monday morning to find out her postion was cut and that she no longer had a job.

So now what, BSN's, MSN's etc... who get no raises and have no retirement plans-unlike the fire and police departments, where is the ANA on all this?

JoblessRN · Oct 9, 2009

has anyone heard of hospitals hiring only nurses with their bsn?

i've seen quite a bit of "bsn strongly preferred" and i have also seen a couple bsn required. if they do start to require all adn's to get their bsn, i hope they plan of paying for it. yikes.

rnwotwob1 · Oct 9, 2009

yes - it's true. there's one in st augustine.

it's a shame they require one before. i would imagine most new grads are short of cash when they get their adn. i think many people were hoping for a paying job so they could afford bsn or further certification classes.

IMABSNRN · Oct 9, 2009

I find this interesting, there are a few hospital systems where I work requiring this now.
One of these systems is going for Magnet status-I have a friend that works at one of their facilities, they have not gotten any merit raises in TWO years. Another local hospital has put their 401K plan temporarily on hold for everyone in the system until construction is finished.
Another friend just returned from a national conference, she said that their were alot of Masters and PH.D prepared RN's there, all over the country they are phasing out those positions and cutting back on Magnet status applications, it is all becoming too expensive.
A PH.D RN (education postion) where she works was at the conference too, ironically the PH.D RN came back to work Monday morning to find out her postion was cut and that she no longer had a job.
So now what, BSN's, MSN's etc... who get no raises and have no retirement plans-unlike the fire and police departments, where is the ANA on all this?

While I believe in tighetning up the standards for registered nurses, I believe it is also possible to educate yourself out of a job. This is why I am planning to stop at nurse practitioner. In all practicality, I just think that past a master's, there isn't really anywhere else to go as far as nursing is concerned.

JR816, BSN, RN · Nov 1, 2009

Flagler Hospital in St Austine has just revised their hiring policy as well. BSN required. Any ASN hires have to complete their BSN within 4 years of hire.

They are only offering 2000K yearly for reimbursement. Is that the average for a mandated degree???