Hospitals no longer hiring nurses with their ADN?

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Specializes in Nursing student c/o 2012.

I keep reading that places are only hiring nurses with their BSN. Is this true? If it is, where is it that this is going on and do you know by experience or hear, say? I am just now getting started in an ADN program and would be completely bummed to find out that it could mean nothing at the end of my journey. I plan to get into an RN to MS program after working for a year. I live in Houston Texas and plan to stay here. I hope to somehow get a job in TMC as a new grad as I hear that they accept new grads every year. However this issue with the ADN vs BSN is really making me freak. I'd hate to waste my time on a degree if it truly will not be acknowledged. I would really like to get more informed on this topic. Thanks

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Right now this is not the case, but there is a trend toward preference of BSN given the current economic climate and overabundance of nurses looking for work. It just depends on the facility.

Do you already have a bachelor's degree? RN to MSN is only for those who already have a bachelor's in another field, plus an associate's degree RN. They then can bridge to Masters without having to get the BSN first.

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If you happen to have an ADN and HR tells you that you don't get an interview because you need a BSN, I think chances are that many BSNs applying at the same facility probably aren't getting interviews either, they just are given a different reason (too many applications, looking for certain experience, not taking new grads, etc). Many new grad BSNs are having trouble landing a job right now, too.

So instead of worrying about what doors may be closed without a BSN, work on how you can open more doors as a student nurse looking towards work after graduation. Find out if there are any local student nurse internship programs and apply for that. Perhaps try to get a part-time job as a nursing assistant/patient care tech while in school. During your clinical rotations, consider each floor a potential employer and make a good impression.

Good luck!

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The Methodist Houston only hires BSN now.

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Specializes in Med/surg.

My hospital is only hiring BSN prepared nurses because of the economy. If you are BSN prepared and want more info on a job lead, I can get you an interview. PM me for details.

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Specializes in Nursing student c/o 2012.

@ RN2BDFW Actually you're incorrect.... RN to MS is a program for registered nurses holding their ADN.... you can see for yourself @ twu.edu/nursing. Although there is a program similar to the one you described.... RN to MS is for RNs with their ADN.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Thank you for the link. That is actually something I would be very interested in!

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Specializes in Nursing student c/o 2012.

yes, It's an awsome program. :)

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Specializes in Psych, EMS.

It's true, I work at a psychiatric hospital, and in order to work here as a new grad you must have a BSN. Not having a BSN will limit your options but landing a job is a formidible challenge for all of us! Make yourself a competitive candidate...have a good GPA, consider getting a tech job while in school, maybe even a few certifications like ACLS near the end, and brush up on your interview skills. And to correct another poster, you do not need a bachelors degree to transition from RN to MSN. Best of luck, sounds like you have a great plan! :)

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it sucks but unfortunelty true! esp in the big medical centers. I was alittle disappointed when I graduate this past May with my ADN. I have all my pre-reqs done for my BSN and plan to go on and get it BUT i need to work first!! But there are more jobs for ADN in the outter hospitals outside the med-centers. I live in NW houston and was able to get a job in the ICU as a new grad. SO I was VERY happy to get a job! ALot of classmates of mine still don't have jobs! Mostly b/c they don't stay on top of those nurse recruiters and you really need to "be out there". what I mean is don't be afraid, if while in clinical, you really like a unit and you speak with the charge nurse or even nurse manager of the unit about you wanting to work there. If you do your job as a student nurse great, they'll want to remember you and keep you in mind. So sell yourself when you're out in clinicals and network! It'll help you out in the end.

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I am planning on applying to Parkland in Dallas after I graduate with my ADN. I was hoping to work there and also do the twu program at the same time. I really hope someone will hire me with the adn.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

It's "preferred" which basically means its required to have a BSN as a new hire in the Med Center. There are even rumors of them taking ADNs no matter how experience out of the ICU's where I am (rumor). Unless you know someone it will be very difficult.

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