RitaM

I'm so happy that your employment went well. It's really difficult finding your passion in the nursing field. Thanks so much for replying.

It's so disappointing that nurses are being forced to get a BSN or higher. I'm a RN diploma graduate in 1998 and the hospital program never provided information regarding classes taken were not transferable. Perhaps in small print or on a page that applicants wouldn't notice but unacceptable. In 1996, an associate or hospital based diploma program required the same academic prerequisite courses. In addition, diploma programs had a higher NCLEX passing rate! I'm 61 yo and do not feel that a BSN would pay for itself by the time I retire. At 50 yo, an online RN to BSN would be worthwhile. There is still a shortage of nurses and requiring a BSN may increase this shortage. In addition, employers are losing seasoned nurses. This is so ridiculous! If anyone knows how to protest this problem and keep our degrees valued, please respond.