Requiring a BSN degree for an ADN scope of practice

[Gentleman_nurse]

I recently attended an interview which BSN nurses were preferred (essentially required but they couldn't say so) but the duties were not upgraded. The position was at an ADN level of knowledge, skill, and ability. A BSN would be very hard pressed to use their advanced skill set in the position. Even with places that do require a BSN degree, the position doesn't require BSN knowledge. With the all shortage of positions and changes in nursing policy I'm sure this a common practice. I am a firm believer in education but this trend makes me uncomfortable. It's a waste of talent and doesn't increase the professionalism of nursing.

[RNsRWe, ASN, RN]

Doesn't mean one can't be created...

Anyone interested in joining?

Only if we can call it "Nurse, Madonna, and Whore"

[Nola009]

Please describe (in your own words, not the line of crap your grossly overpriced private university fed you) the "advanced skill level" and difference between the ASN and BSN prepared RNs.

[Nola009]

Only if we can call it "Nurse, Madonna, and Whore"

So glad you enjoyed my creative vision:headphone:

[Sandy834]

It is interesting to read this discussion as an LPN who isn't considered a real nurse. With 3 semesters instead of 4 for the ADN . How long until BSNs are in the same boat as ADNs? Having to "Finish" their education or be phased out.

[elkpark]

The reality is that there isn't a single organization advocating in the interest of nurses at the federal level, at least not one I have ever heard of.

"The reality is" that the ANA is the national organization that advocates in the interests of nurses. The fact that you disagree with their agenda doesn't make that less "real." Lots of people post here that they don't belong to the ANA (that is, their state constituent organizations) because they disagree with the ANA's political and professional agenda. The doesn't change the fact that the ANA is the national nursing advocacy organization. If all the nurses who disagree with their goals and agenda joined the organization and worked to change the focus and agenda of the organization, that would happen. It's sort like elections -- if you didn't vote, you can't really complain about the results. The ANA is going to exist, and it's going to be perceived by the rest of the public as the voice of US nursing. If you choose not to participate, you can't really complain about the organization not representing you.