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I'm responding on the Post not others comments ! .... As a RN who started in my speciality with a certificate . Then Obtained LPN-RN-BSN . From the 90s this ADN/ ASN phased out has been going since the 70s. Now it coming to fruition. NY state as of 2020. As of July 1 2020. If you received your RN after that date . It's 10 years your're given to obtain a BSN. It's no longer a facility issue . States have passed legislation for it to happen. Now it doesn't negate the fact that ADN and BSN . All start out taking the same NCLEX and have to start out with the same kind of Nursing experience out of school. But a BSN does give you more training in management and research based . Magnet status ,blah blah blah ! It's unfortunate . But it's to try to level us up . From there point. We no longer have a fight against this BSN issue . It's here and it's staying . Please obtain it . Also, to all my LPNs . There are currently a lot of states willing to give scholarships etc . As well as jobs give tuition reimbursement. It can be done. Even with children,families etc

Hello , I Scrub and Circulate. But I'm currently a Manager. So only if we are extremely short staffed. Which rare these days . I were a CST prior to Nursing so this helped me . Hospitals are teaching RNs to scrub. Here in NYC . I guest you would have to ask . Your Manager when you're hired . About your interest. Good luck!

I'm currently in Capella's MSN in Education program now ! I guess Regions and type of facilities makes a difference with pay etc . But I know after Covid . Nurse Educators got a boost in pay. I'm in NYC so I know that definitely made a difference. As well as one's tenor as a Nurse .

I started in this field as a Porter . Made my way up to BSN. Each step which included a certificate in my specialty-LPN-RN- BSN. Now working on MS in HIT. Also had a BS in another Major! I worked Homecare as an LPN . I had Trach and Vent patients my entire 8 years as an LPN. Learned billing as well. I've worked in multiple Hospitals. LPNs are needed back in some Units ,yes! CNAs and LPNs help tremendously. In bedside care . Now as for having them sign a contract to become RNs PAs etc. is another topic .

I were hired in NYC at a Top rated Hospital with ADN. But I had a specialty. Which I still work in as an RN. But I had to sign a contract to have BSN(I were already in a program upon hire) in 3 years . So,if that answers people's questions. Yes,some do hire with ADN/ASN

I became an RN . Who were a Certified Surgical Tech . I’m utilized a lot . For the latter. Here in NYC and surrounding areas. Tri-state as well. It’s a plus when we can . Now RNs without the background in the OR. Will have to find a facility that will train them to do Scrub roles.Staff Surgical Techs are becoming scarce. So a-lot of Hospitals require RNs to now Circulate and Scrub !

I have been Scrubbing for 20 years. I became an RN two years ago ! Scrub role . As you know now . We are at the sterile field. You would have to know the instruments, the steps of each surgery. To anticipate the Surgical team etc . As a circulator. We help set up the room , get additional supplies for the case . Before and during case ( if need be ). Interview the patient before they enter the room . Arrange the room and equipment for patient care. Administration of med onto sterile field . Two separate roles .

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✅??This is the reason I appreciate this Networking website .Dedicated to us. Thank you very much for your knowledge and advice. Stay safe and blessings!

Where will I find one ? Google huh! And thank you for the advice BTW!

I’ve taught already. As a Surgical Tech clinal instructor. It was great ! I loved it. I’m passionate about teaching.

@ Rose_Queen I’m and OR Nurse as well! And where you are is my exact goal! Amen to you ! And your accomplishments. I plan to get a MSN in education. To do exactly what your doing. The comments on other pages in reference to MSN in education. Is very discouraging. Then I see your post and ?!

To answer your question. Go RN - BSN -MSN. Or get into a BSN program then MSN. I have a BA. As well as ADN . Was offered To go into MSN program after the first 4 classes in My current BSN program. I declined and am currently in BSN route. Due to me undecided on what I want my MSN degree to entail. Do what’s best for you.

Upon reading all the post! I am reluctant to get a MSN in Education. It’s very informative and real. To know what’s the prospect for job opportunities. As well as how we are treated in the Nursing world. Thank you ! So I will go NP route.