im confused. should i go for bsn if employers prefer lpns?

[smartnurse1982]

I come on allnurses and look at trends in my old state, and it seems employers only want bsn's. I got motivated; however,in my area(the south) they only seem to want lpns. Lpn ads outnumber rn ads 2 to 1 in the classified section of the newspaper. I have an lpn license that I could just reactivate any time. I'm motivated. To go for the bsn esp after reading about Pa supporting bsn as the entry level in another part of allnurses,but then I sit and think what good would it do to spend more money to get the bsn if employers want lpns? Kinda shoots my enthusiasm to do the bsn down. Where I'm at in this area of the country,it doesn't seem to support the argument to get the bsn. Any suggetstions appreciated,because I don't want to spend 10000 on a bsn and still not get hired in a hospital. Meanwhile,I don't want to be left behind while every other nurse has a bsn.

I don't understand how the local markets are different with trends,any explanations?

[caliotter3]

BTW I plan on getting an RN but will continue to do the same job as you, extended care home health. I might seek a job in a hospital, but most likely, at my age, won't. Just because I intend to stay in home health does not mean an RN license won't come in handy. I anticipate better job opportunities with an RN license, but I will keep my LVN license active, just in case. As for the BSN, that is only a personal goal for me. I see no need for it in my career.