If BSN's are preferred, then make that min requirement for NCLEX

[deebaxster]

It seems to me that if the "elites" in nursing really prefer BSN's, then they should insist that the National Council make a BSN a minimum requirement to qualify to take NCLEX.

Will this ever happen?

PS: I'm an ADN'er new grad (in an RN>BSN program) just hired by a hospital.

[CrossCountryRN2008]

The reason that change (requiring a BSN to take the NCLEX) would be difficult is that it amounts to changimg the education requirements to become licensed. This faced opposition from community college and healthcare facility lobbyists with some states specifically prohibiting state BONs from unilaterally making such changes.If it would end the destructive factions within nursing I"d be all for it.[/quote']

Or maybe NCLEX could have LPN RN1 and RN2 which would reflect different degree levels

[nursel56]

Or maybe NCLEX could have LPN RN1 and RN2 which would reflect different degree levels

That is the best suggestion I've heard - as it would serve to at least begin to clarify several contentious themes in the debate by first establishing a means to categorize adn-bsn bridge RNs from entry-level BSNs in the outcomes research....it would quantify by means of questions on the RN2 exactly what the difference between the two levels is which at present are all over the map........it would establish an empirical method of rating the quality of BSN programs which at present have no common benchmark as all adns must pass the current NCLEX...and provide another incentive and bargaining chip for increased salary for BSN nurses.

[RunBabyRN]

That is the best suggestion I've heard - as it would serve to at least begin to clarify several contentious themes in the debate by first establishing a means to categorize adn-bsn bridge RNs from entry-level BSNs in the outcomes research....it would quantify by means of questions on the RN2 exactly what the difference between the two levels is which at present are all over the map........it would establish an empirical method of rating the quality of BSN programs which at present have no common benchmark as all adns must pass the current NCLEX...and provide another incentive and bargaining chip for increased salary for BSN nurses.

Agreed. Similar to EMT-B, EMT-I and EMT-P. I think that's a really good idea.

[CrossCountryRN2008]

It would clarify the difference and urge employers to pay more for ban prepared nurses. EMT does it by level of education. Same in therapy.

[SL2014]

I hear this alot.......

but i have yet to actually SEE this happening. Im very interested to see if this will in fact happen.

FOR SURE. All I see is over saturation.

As for requiring a BSN for the NCLEX... I'm not sure why it would matter?

[Guest757854]

SL2014........ i think it would just differentiate between the level of education. thats all. i dont think it would determine which degree level nurse is ''better'' than the next. so of categorizing if you wish. it makes no difference to me, as i know my strengths as well as my weaknesses. all we can do is strive and work harder to become better. i dont think one discipline is better than the next. now more educated?? yes. but not better and IMHO no computerized test can prove that.