Nurse-Prestige

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1. Diploma nurses are worthless?!

   Nurse-Prestige replied to stephdRN's topic in ADN/BSN

   Good post. It's important to advocate for higher education in nursing, and that is why i am for the BSN being the minimum requirement entry level in nursing.

2. Diploma nurses are worthless?!

   Nurse-Prestige replied to stephdRN's topic in ADN/BSN

   What are you talking about? When I said complete education, I am talking about everything in the BSN curriculum: nursing classes, leadership, evidence based, etc.. There are many many BSN nurses already out there working.

3. ASN vs Other Degrees? Help!

   Nurse-Prestige replied to SKay226's topic in ADN/BSN

   Go for the BSN, improve your chances especially that you live in a major city, don't settle for the lower degrees.

4. Diploma nurses are worthless?!

   Nurse-Prestige replied to stephdRN's topic in ADN/BSN

   I disagree with you respectfully, If I was a patient I would rather have a nurse that studied nursing for four years take care of me then a nurse that studied a year or two. Same goes with any field, nursing is no exception. You have to know the co...

5. Chances of getting into grad school...

   Nurse-Prestige replied to mcapuano's topic in ADN/BSN

   I would say it makes no difference. I think it would be just easier to go straight for your BSN, then it would be going for your ADN and then BSN.

6. ADN

   Nurse-Prestige replied to itsthatgirldj's topic in ADN/BSN

   You should get your BSN. Do not settle for ADN. Many hospitals (and increasing) are not hiring low level degrees such as the ADN or Diploma certificate. They only hire BSN nurses. These are usually magnet and/or teaching hospitals. When you do go f...

7. ADN vs. BSN

   Nurse-Prestige replied to studentnursemon86's topic in ADN/BSN

   I agree that the higher the degree, the higher the chances of getting hired, and the more opportunities that will be available.

8. ADN vs. BSN

   Nurse-Prestige replied to studentnursemon86's topic in ADN/BSN

   I am RN (BSN). Working on my MSN (2 more semesters for my MSN). Please be a bit more civil and professional.

9. Why get an MSN?

   Nurse-Prestige replied to hpvarnad's topic in ADN/BSN

   The higher the degree, the better. MSN is great because you can specialize (CRNA, NP, etc.), and you would have a lot more opportunities.

10. ADN vs. BSN

    Nurse-Prestige replied to studentnursemon86's topic in ADN/BSN

    There are always exceptions. However, like i said many times, the trends are changing, and many hospitals/institutions are only hiring BSN degrees for the reason i mentioned, especially management type of jobs. People should ask themselves why thes...

11. ADN vs. BSN

    Nurse-Prestige replied to studentnursemon86's topic in ADN/BSN

    After all the time i spend posting why a BSN degree is a better degree (regardless when i became a member) and explaining the reasons behind it, i don't know why you would state that comment. If you disagree with me, you can simply disagree. You don...

12. Other than BSN

    Nurse-Prestige replied to JenKnowles's topic in ADN/BSN

    For the NP programs that I know, a BSN degree is required to apply to the NP programs.

13. ADN vs. BSN

    Nurse-Prestige replied to studentnursemon86's topic in ADN/BSN

    I was referring to a management position (when i mentioned about the diploma certificate). Sorry for the confusion. Diploma certificate does not offer the leadership component that you learn in your classes. For that reason, when you search manageme...

14. ADN vs. BSN

    Nurse-Prestige replied to studentnursemon86's topic in ADN/BSN

    I understand where you are coming from. However, with that logic, then all you need to be director or manager is a diploma with floor experience???? Again leadership is not only learning it on the floor, but you have to learn the foundation and the ...

15. ADN vs. BSN

    Nurse-Prestige replied to studentnursemon86's topic in ADN/BSN

    Depending on the facility, some might consider these degrees. Most facilities require at least a BSN degree to be a manager or director. If you don't believe me, try searching management nursing job offers, and to your surprise, most will require a...