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Thank you for all the information. Maybe you, and some other Home Health nurses can answer this: I'm a new RN grad, desiring to work home health. Is it necessary to have a certain amount of hospital med surg experience before doing this?

MunoRN,I think you're right. After I started this topic, I've carefully considered everyone's comments on this thread & appreciate each one who replied. Since then, I have also asked many people, including an academic advisor, nursg. instructor, my parents, friends & family all this past week, & it is unanimous that it's not worth my financial investment or added stress to continue on with the BSN. I am very content with this advice, & believe they're right. It's also a total shame, we have no $compensation here in my area for the extra degree! I think the "magnet status" is more of a "competitive marketing status". Why not hire the ADN's & diploma RN's , & save the BSN for those who choose to go into management. Not all of us want to do that.

Thanks for your comment. IMHO? I'm not sure what that is. Would you explain, please?

Okay, Let me ask this: What states/ areas gladly appreciate,& hire new ADN nurses?

I see & appreciate your point, but if I understand you right, your friend already had her BSN before she retired, plus she had nursing experience. I will be a new (& proud) ADN grad at 57.

Thanks for your comment. My area demands BSN. I'm very interested to know what areas do not.

I appreciate your time & interest you gave to my inquiry. A lot to think about. I know God will show me which direction to take, but I really appreciate all the advice I can get

I will be a new RN graduate soon, at the age of 57. It is strongly recommended at my school that we pursue our BSN. My family & friends are advising against doing this. After much thought, I think they may be right. I'll have loans to pay back, & won't have my BSN until I'm 60-61. I plan to work for about 13 yrs. (& 3 of that will be working on degree) Is it worth the investment to go for the BSN? What type of nursing positions are there that do not require a BSN?

I am a RN grad (ADN program) & an EMT-B, & I want to work in the Emergency Department in Hampton Roads area in SE VA (VA Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake) .I would like opinions from Emergency Dept. nurses on the likelihood of acquiring a job as ED nurse as a new grad. Thanks