Problems with employment??

Even though the BSN is preferred, it is Not a Magnet requirement. Many of the smaller hospitals can't afford to go Magent, and are often looser regarding educational requirements.

Good luck

There are a jillion or so threads here on AN that address this issue.

Hospitals in the US are stepping up to impement an 80% BSN workforce by 2020 in response to the IOM report ( The Future of Nursing: Focus on Education - Institute of Medicine) . There is a growing body of evidence of a positive correlation between acute care patient outcomes and percentage of BSN staff. This is the driving force.

You only have 3 years and still considered new. The would hire someone with 10 years experience...but probably require them to get a BSN in x amount of time.

Agree with all of the above. This is a snapshot of our nursing world. There was a time when 3 yrs, oh my even 1 year was considered experienced and qualified someone to run a whole floor. The economy and times have changed.

Work in a magnet hospital and the facility only hires a small number of new grads who have to complete a lengthy internship. Otherwise, experience is key. In this day and age the focus is leaning towards BSN's.

The idea of BSN entry is not knew but about time. We are one of the only medical professions that do not require a BSN as entry. We need to raise our own bar. Studies have found better outcomes in hospitals with a higher percentage of BSN. I was a ADN after 30 yrs of practice I have my BSN, MSN and post Masters NP. Am I better than the rest not necessarily but more well rounded.

As for Magnet it is not a requirement but it is looked at just like certification the fine print pretty much is the expectation.

Thanks for the info everyone!!

I will try applying and see what happens. I plan on getting my BSN, but won't haven till at least spring once I get settled somewhere.

Im going to look into reading those other posts about BSN's... hopefully it will give me some insight.

I REALLLY... don't want to go back to Florida, but if I have to do it temporarily If I can't land a full time job here. And trust me I have applied EVERYWHERE! Most of the spots open are midnights, which is very hard for me to do... and Im in a registry spot, and have been waiting for a full time position at the hospital I am at, but noting is opening anytime soon.

Thanks again for all the great advice!

Thanks again!

Get out of downtown...too many BSN schools. You only have 3 years and still considered new. The would hire someone with 10 years experience...but probably require them to get a BSN in x amount of time. Have you looked at cook county? have you looked in NW Indiana? I loved in NW indiana and partied in Chi town for YEARS! It's cheaper to live as well!

Esme12...

I have applied to County... but haven't heard anything as of yet. As for NW indiana.. I have not tried them, but it would require new licensure correct?

Thanks!

There are a jillion or so threads here on AN that address this issue.

Hospitals in the US are stepping up to impement an 80% BSN workforce by 2020 in response to the IOM report ( The Future of Nursing: Focus on Education - Institute of Medicine) . There is a growing body of evidence of a positive correlation between acute care patient outcomes and percentage of BSN staff. This is the driving force.

Great thanks so much! I will look into the links you provided... I appreciate your input.