How would you handle this situation?

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So something new is going on at my place of employment right now. They have always accepted ADN and BSN and hired CNAs as RNs when they got their degree. But right now our hospital is trying to become Magnet so they are pretty much looking for BSNs now. I was a CNA fresh out if high school working for this hospital for a few years to get my foot in the door and went to school and got my associates in nursing. Now that I have my degree and recently passed NCLEX, the hospital is making it a struggle for me to grow within the company. Nurse managers are saying no to my resume due to my inexperience and I am not being given the opportunities I feel I have earned working at this hospital for almost 5 years. I was a float CNA so it made it a little difficult for people to see my work ethic but no one has ever had anything negative to say about me and I find myself a good worker. A few months ago the hospital didnt have these issues and they hired my friends who were CNAs that got their associates and they got hired right on the spot. But now they are changing the whole interview process and seem very unsure of the direction they should be taking when it comes to hiring people. Im very disappointed in this company for not being loyal to the people that have worked here and it is a shame that I cant continue with this company. I am definitely going to go back for a BSN but I figured Id work full time to get the tuition reimbursement benefits. I really need some words of encouragement and any advice from others on how to go about this. I have applied to other places as well, mostly hospitals, but receiving alot of denial emails due to inexperience. Im very iffy about applying to a nursing home or subacute because I feel i was already working at a hospital so i feel im moving backwards. Meanwhile, i cant work as a CNA since i passed NCLEX so thats another disappointing thing as well.Do you think this is fair? How would you handle this situation?

I know this seems to you like a lack of experience/no BSN degree problem...but are you sure?

A lot depends on the market in the OP's area. I've seen several really good, very well-liked CNAs get turned down for nursing jobs at my hospital after they graduate. There's just too much competition. If you don't happen to have the "thing" (it varies) they've decided is important that week, they're not interested.

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Specializes in PACU, ED.

My hospital is only hiring BSNs. In fact, internal candidates must either have their BSN or be in an ADN to BSN program to be hired. It is not fair but that is the lay of the land at some places. We have lost excellent ADNs with decades of experience because they didn't feel valued. I have my BSN but would still prefer a good experienced ADN to take care of my kids than a new grad BSN.

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How would you handle this situation?

I'd be putting in applications elsewhere.

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Specializes in Tele, ICU, Staff Development.

I agree Pangea Reunited (btw, I like your avatar) it's so competitive right now, and employers can pick and choose. It's so important while in school to make contacts, market yourself, and be thinking "gotta get that job when I graduate" I feel so bad for all those new grads who would be great nurses...and can't get a job.;(

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