Is it worth getting a BSN to work non bedside nursing?

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I am an Rn who pretty much wants to work in privare duty nursing for the rest of my life.

i was an lpn for 4 yrs,and an Rn now for 5. I started in nursing at age 22,so its the only thing i know careerwise. I work with agencies,never as an independent Pdn nurse.

I also know i dont want to be in a supervisory or manager position.

So the question is,for some one like me who wants to work in a non bedside position,is it worth getting a Bsn?

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Are you interested in continuous education? If so you can take one or two BScN courses through continuing education before you commit to the program. Education is never a waste, it can rejuvinate your interest in nursing and make you see the profession from different points of view. The increase in depth and breadth of knowledge can result in increased job satisfaction.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

All I can offer is that you have many years left in your career. What you are doing now is fine for now, but eventually you may want a change. Advancing your education is never wasted - its a great investment even if you do decide to stay bedside forever.

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Specializes in ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management.

Very glad I completed much of my education early on.

Absolutely go for it.

Good luck!

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