mariej

Hi! I'm currently enrolled in an AS RN program. I was told by one of the nurses at the hospital that I work that they don't hire RN's that don't have a BS in nursing. Is this the same throughout the country? I have a BS in an unrelated field, but was told this would not help my chances at getting a job. I recently learned that there was a Master's Degree program for non-nurse BS holders who want to become RN's. Would this be a better route? I'm reluctant to go this route as the additional time and cost are deterents. Any suggestions? Thanks so much for any help any one can provide!! MarieJ

I've decided to leave the world of IT in favor of becoming an RN. I'd like to know which schools have good reputations in Northern California. I already have a B.A. - would it hurt me when promotion time comes if I have AA RN rather than BSN RN qualifications? School costs are a consideration as well. Also, I may move back to Hawaii one day so it's important to me to go to a school that has the kind of accredidation that would allow me to move to another state. I'm not really sure what the differences are in accredidation either. Thanks in advance for your help!! :) Marie J