How serious is it to start my BSN by 2015?

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Specializes in tele,med/surg.

Hi everyone...im nurse Jackie.. literally thats my name. I just graduated in Aug 2013 and am licenced but still no job. in FL btw. my question refers to how serious it it to start my BSN by 2015? im still missing a few classes just to GET INTO a BSN program and i still need to take intermediate algebra before i can get into stats.... i dropped my math class this mornig bc the original teacher died and some other lady came in to teach n i couldnt unsderstand her or get the math...i havent done it since 2009 or 2014... im really panicking..are they going to tell me i cant keep working as an RN (in the middle of my job/orientation) until i get a BSN or what will happen? :'( im really scared now...

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

I don't completely understand your situation. Who is imposing the 2015 deadline? You say you have no job ... but then you talk about being fired in the middle of orientation. I'm confused by your post.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, High-Risk L&D, Antepartum, L.

There isn't a 2015 deadline. There just isn't.

Check out chamberlain for your BSN.

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Specializes in tele,med/surg.

i thought there was some deadline or something. i finally spoke to my RN friend.he just said as long as i said im working towards it,which i am, ill be ok.

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Specializes in tele,med/surg.

thanks. i thought there was. or some kind of repurcussion if i didnt enter a BSN prgrm by 2015.

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Specializes in Nurse Scientist-Research.

There's a recommendation that Nurse Practitioners be DNP (as apposed to master's level education) by 2015. It's a recommendation at this point. And I believe the ANA has been recommending BSN as entry level since 1960 something. Maybe the local hospitals in your area have deadlines?

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
thanks. i thought there was. or some kind of repurcussion if i didnt enter a BSN prgrm by 2015.
not unless your facility makes it a requirement. There are talks about BSN mandatory however these talks have been going on for over 35 years and they would have to grandfather in all currently licensed RN's.

Your facility may have another policy I'd check with them

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Specializes in tele,med/surg.

idk if they do, but when i apply most places say within 2-3 yrs of hire to get it. thats if i get a job! :((

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Specializes in nursing education.

Most RN to BSN programs are online now. You could take just one class at a time if you want. The only thing holding you back is yourself.

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