Questions for Nurse Recruiters/Managers

[RNbehindtheWall]

Hello all,

I posted this in the General Disussion thread, but thought I might also get some good feed back here.

I currently am currently licensed with an AAS in Nursing. Before entering nursing I completed my BA in Psychology from a major university (a research based program - not clinical). I am looking to complete my MSN. My question is this:

I know I can directly enter a MSN program, because I hold a degree in another subject, however, would it be better to enter a RN to BSN/MSN program. I ask because nearly all the hospitals are Magnet hospitals and do not hire Associates level nurses. All things being equal, will an MSN without the BSN hold me back?

( FYI - I have ten plus years experience in the pre-hospital setting and almost 5 years working as an RN in corrections).

Thanks for the info!

[kreed91]

I am just starting an AAS in Nursing and have the same questions for the future. Out of curiosity, are you currently working as an RN? I look forward to seeing any responses to your question. Wish I had advice!

[SummerGarden, BSN, MSN, RN]

OP: I doubt you will need to have a BSN if you have an MSN given an MSN is the advanced degree in nursing and implies a foundation of a BSN. However, to be sure... contact a Magnet Hospital's HR requiter and ask this same question. Also, be sure to post the response you get from HR to assist others in the future.

[APRN., DNP, RN, APRN, NP]

My hospital allowed some RN to MSN employees the courtesy of "BSN" recognition in their pay rates when they reached a certain point in their education.

One thing to note: at MAGNET hospitals, they want to maintain a certain % of BSN (OR HIGHER) staff, and set goals to increase that # by increments each year.

At my magnet hospital, which was just accredited for the first time last year, as long as you have a BSN or HIGHER, you're golden :).